Search Results for ‘bamboo’

I found this forum looking for advice on how to solve some wood working problems I have with items I wanted to create and have enjoyed reading the posts so far. Just now finishing setting up my account. I've been working with wood and making wood items for 11 years but as I've been creating...

I am new to this forum and am glad to now be a part of what seems like a knowledgeable friendly community. I have a question about a method I used to make my front door. The reason I am asking is that I was approached by someone to make a door for them and if I’m going to make it again I need to...

Hi all, I'm wanting to start a variety of projects using stalks of bamboo (not planks or plywood). I live in Hawaii, so I have a lot of fresh bamboo available, but I'm not sure how to start. Since I'm only looking to work with and carve sections of the stalks: 1) should I cure it first? If so...

I recently bought my first lathe and wanted to make my first project from a piece of bamboo countertop stock. I searched for information about this type of material but could not find any. So I have posted some web pages about my initial experiences with this type of material. Here is the link...

I recently bought my first lathe and wanted to make my first project from a piece of bamboo countertop stock. I searched for information about this type of material but could not find any. So I have posted some web pages about my initial experiences with this type of material. Here is the link...

Hello all, I am trying to get a white finish on bamboo. I am not interested in any type of finish that simply sits on top of the wood. I am looking for a more uniform finish. I have been told to try wood bleach, the two part kind. I have tried this with no results. Does anyone know how to do...

Hello, New to the forum, I having a decent amount of DIY knowledge, and have built a couple of wood projects out of Solid wood which I then stained. I am getting ready to redo my bathroom and my lady would like me to keep a Zen like feel. So, I was looking at building a modern wall mounted...