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General => Top Tips => Topic started by: Lauren S on March 11, 2008, 12:43:56

Title: Bamboo Cane Supports
Post by: Lauren S on March 11, 2008, 12:43:56
To extend the life of bamboo canes, soak the bottoms in cheap vegetable oil overnight. This will prevent water entering their bases and extend their life.

Lauren  :)
Title: Re: Bamboo Cane Supports
Post by: Barnowl on March 11, 2008, 13:03:16
Thanks, great tip - in time for the bamboo building season too  :)
Title: Re: Bamboo Cane Supports
Post by: Hyacinth on March 11, 2008, 16:13:08
Nice one 8)....mine either rot...or root :o
Title: Re: Bamboo Cane Supports
Post by: redimp on March 19, 2008, 15:04:58
I was going to dip mine in wood preservative this year.