WoodyWouldCutter

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Re: How to Use Bamboo for Fine Furniture

I've used 3/4 bamboo ply in multiple custom projects of my own.
It's expensive upon purchase although it saves you loads of precious time as it needs no edge banding and looks amazing with rounded or chamfered edges, exposing the inner plys. All end pieces need to be taped with painters tape before any cut is made to avoid extensive tear-out.
I have utilized this renewable product for merchandise display cabinets, storage cabinets, cafe tables, bar counters, drawer re-facing etc.
I have found that for finishing I have obtained the best results with completion of hand sanding at 220, applying 3 coats of thinned Boiled Linseed Oil followed with an oil based polyurethane.
A company by the name of Cali Bamboo has 8+ options of different plys to select from and they have will-call if you live in the San Diego area.

posted: 5:21 pm on June 1st