OldWrangler
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I just got several pieces of purple and white bamboo about big around as needed for a pen. Center will take a 7 mm hole easily. Problem is that as the Bamboo has dried it has also curved. There are some stretches of 3-4" that are just about straight enough to turn for a pen. I would like to straighten it all. I assume being fiberous, steam or hot water would soak into the bamboo and allow it to be straightened. Anybody done this or have any suggestions? It makes wonderful pens as I had some before that worked great but that bamboo was nearly all straight.
I have has success boiling antler and then clamping straight in a vise. That works great but I'd have to cut up the bamboo to get it in the pot.
I have has success boiling antler and then clamping straight in a vise. That works great but I'd have to cut up the bamboo to get it in the pot.
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