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In a related post I asked if anyone had heard of such a thing. So far
the only response indicates a misunderstanding of how bamboo is used for such things. In the tropics -- with Vietnam being a fair example -- bamboo often has a diameter of several inches. When split AND STEAMED you're left with a PLANK having remarkable characteristics with regard to strength & grain. I assumed any propeller fabricated from bamboo would use such planks, probably glued in a steam- or water-heated clamp that would impregnate the grain of the planks with epoxy or something having similar characteristics. A further assumption on my part was that the airfoil shape would be routed -- or even MOLDED -- from the section of the planks that were fully impregnated with the epoxy, which would then receive a finishing coat. Perhaps we would be lucky enough to make use of a FURNITURE MANUFACTURER or some other manufacturer who is already equipped for dealing with bamboo. Finally, perhaps someone can point me toward a Group that is more familiar with Bamboo. -R.S.Hoover |
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