jrbaja - 4-28-2005 at 04:13 PM
for the newbies.
There are two pages so scroll down if yer interested.
[Edited on 4/28/2005 by jrbaja]
Bruce R Leech - 4-28-2005 at 06:42 PM
good article go ahead and post some photos.
top - 4-28-2005 at 11:19 PM
Jr.
i agree with bruce, post some photos please.
larry
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eetdrt88 - 4-29-2005 at 09:05 AM
any pics of bamboo smoking utensils?the kind used for smoking herbs...
Bamboo stuff for the art show
jrbaja - 4-29-2005 at 09:17 AM
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wilderone - 4-29-2005 at 09:22 AM
Very nice, JR. Are you artisans signing these objets d'art?
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jrbaja - 4-29-2005 at 09:36 AM
Thanks Widerone, everything is signed San Bartolo Bamboo as we will be using different artists for different projects.
These are just a few of the things I have pictures of. We have built a bamba?o, a bambath and when I get back down we will be working on bambeds,
couches, chairs, tables and some pretty classy type furniture for the stores in Los Cabos.
I still haven't made any bambongs there EE but haven't ruled them out.
latitude26n - 4-29-2005 at 09:57 AM
Have you made any gates or fences yet?
If I send photos are you set up to do custom stuff?
We've got too many "kettles" going right now, so this would be for the near future.
latitude26
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jrbaja - 4-29-2005 at 10:30 AM
The property we have in the hills is surrounded by a bamboo fence, the framing for the house is all bamboo as are the walls, a good portion of the
plumbing including the faucets are bamboo and so are the tables and countertops.
We are making a few things to furnish the park and some standard furniture for the stores but mostly we work with the homeowners to design
specifically to their tastes.
This includes cabinetry, wall coverings, palapas, furniture, tropical wall hangings, room dividers, bridges, you name it!
Photos are ideal to work with and depending on the projects, we use many different fastening systems.
We have previously had bug problems with bamboo purchased from the states in spite of their strict importation laws so we arelooking into the best
means of treating our bamboo for critters. So far, we have had really good success using non offensive materials.
Bruce R Leech - 4-29-2005 at 10:35 AM
thanks for the photos. some nice things . I think you are on a successful journey
Thanks Bruce
jrbaja - 4-29-2005 at 01:28 PM
It's really about helping the people but, if we ever manage to make some money doing bamboo, I will be right back in the mountains taking stuff and
teaching people about growing and using bamboo as an alternate to selling their land to those who like to develop.
Bamboo Parks for protection of natural areas, employment, materials, food, musical instruments, everything you can think of!
Baja Bamboo Do you bamboo?
I hope your venture is successful, JR.
Hook - 4-29-2005 at 01:52 PM
Looks like some very nice stuff.
Also enjoying your more straight-forward style of posting. You have much to offer, if you don't turn people off.
Keep posting on your project as much as possible. And dont forget to work on a bamboo cot.....
awesome...
eetdrt88 - 4-29-2005 at 03:22 PM
i love to see people take stuff that comes right outa the earth and find all different kind of artistic and creative uses for it,very cool jr
JR: what about the water?
neilmac - 4-29-2005 at 03:49 PM
How much irrigation does it take to grow this stuff?
Will it do OK in salty or brackish water? Is there a way to use sewage effluent for your ag. water?
You're turning out some nice stuff; I want to drop by the next trip down.
Neil
Sewage yes
jrbaja - 4-29-2005 at 04:12 PM
brackish, probably not. Wherever we experimented by the beach we failed, I think due to salt air. Not sure on the brackish though but unlikely.
It needs lots of water and very good drainage. We have drip irrigation set up everywhere and are experimenting with schedules.
Thanks for the compliments everyone. It is a lot of fun and just wait until we start on some of the furniture pieces and bridges.
I will take pics of everything as it happens and keep yall up to date.
Me No - 4-29-2005 at 05:28 PM
JR, Looks like you are on to something wonderful. Best of luck. Before you know it the Gringos will be beating your doors down to get their hands on
these works of art. Ooops, do you have doors?
Thanks Me No
jrbaja - 4-30-2005 at 09:22 AM
Nope, no doors yet. But gates and fences that hopefully are now staying closed after 3 times of the cows getting in and eating my bamboo.
It seems to be a new delicacy for these hungry critters. I told the neighbors that if they see me pull in with a load of hamburger buns on my truck,
hide their cows!