Your videos got me convinced too plant bamboo around my entire 2acre fence line here in florida. I'm tired of the neighbors watching every little thing I do and im tired of not being able to afford lumber too build the stuff I want too build in my yard. I'm a driver for amazon and I see bamboo all over the place I'm going to start asking my customers too save me some clippings next time they trim.
I always wondered about preserving bamboo, I make art with it and it always seems to degrade after a while, this video is important for sustainable development, awesome man!
Just found your channel. I got a place over there. Stuck in San Diego for a bit, but can't wait to get over there and get started. Thanks for all the info. and probably cross paths in the near future. Aloha.
@@HomesteadinHawaii I learn to surf up around there when I was a kid. I grew up in Julian and we'd come down through Escondido. There was this old dirt road we'd take from the 15 to Del Mar. It's now the 56 freeway. Been in P.B. for decades now. San Diego is wonderful, but it's become too crowded
Thats why I left in '03. I remember this one swell where I drive around all day looking for a spot that had a few empty waves but everywhere was packed. So instead I moved to hilo where all we have is one surf spot left.
Using this method of mixing then using a compressed air system has been marginally successful. Salt crystals build up causing clogs in the system and in the bamboo. We mix it in hot water then mix with a paint paddle on a drill. It stays in suspension for a while then settles out. It also takes far longer than a couple of hours. Suggestions?
Thought to ask a couple questions for my bamboo outdoor wall idea, with the intended purpose of a privacy screen and/or an unsealed-airy shed wall. No structural strength needed, as I'm currently planning. >> 1- Do you think skipping the full tank soak, and instead just leaving the bottom of fresh bamboo sitting in a 5-gal bucket of solution-- would be moderately successful to deter the bugs? 2- Do you think building the walls immediately would be problematic, given the outdoor purpose I stated? Appreciate any advice!
I recently picked up 8 foot lengths of 4 to 6 inch diameter at the yard waste facility. The pieces look green but I don't know how long ago they were cut before dumping. Should I still co with b oil tax method? Thanks. I just found your videos. They're really on point!
Hello, thank you for all your great videos ! I did the treatment with a tank for cold immersion, but I had a problem. When I put in the 2 products (borax and boric acid - which was in powder form), it formed a sort of plate with a rather hard bottom. I spent over an hour grinding it into small balls and powder. But even so, after 2-3 days, I don't have the impression that it's really diluting in the water, even if I stir it as soon as it comes to a standstill, it's sinking back to the bottom (maybe it's happening little by little, but I can't see any change with my eyes? I made the mistake of putting the products directly into the tank water and not mixing them beforehand - could that be the cause? I also had river water, so it's cold, could that affect dilution? The first time it never goes as planned :) Thanks for your advice/experience/feedback! Léo
Hello, I have never had that problem, the last time I added straight into the tank without premixing. You can try pre mixing, add a little at a time and stir, it eventually should dissolve for you. Can try using small bucket of heated water to dissolve.
Will flame curing also kill the insects that present in the bamboo? I understand flame curing is a method to extend the longevity of the bamboo for outside exposure.
Aloha Sean, hey do you have any first hand experience with how heat curing bamboo compares to this method with the borax and boric acid for longevity as a building material?
Heat treatment works just as well as using borax. You do have to pierce the inner nodes so they don't blow out from the excessive heat and cause cracking. You also have to be careful with not burning it, but it can be a great way to cure AND straighten the poles at the same time.
@@Malini108 I use a propane tank and torch. I don't pierce the inner nodes but it's a learning curve to keep it from cracking. It's also good to rub the natural oils back into the bamboo (or "bamboom" as my daughter calls it) with a rag.
Greetings from Philippines. Can the bucket method work if we cut lengths prior to soaking or do we actually need to place entire pole in the bucket? Also how long does bucket method take in comparison to breaking the nodes and filling the length with borax solution?
Hello Sir I'm so interested about Bamboo preservation I am an Asian particularly from Phillipines and we have a lot of Bamboo tress in our place so i want to learn more how to Preservd the Bamboo .
You can treat in saltwater for items like that. Not as reliable but it still works. Just dunk your bamboo in saltwater for 2 weeks or so, but drill 2 small holes in each node from the outside to be sure the saltwater gets in
It's the combo of the 2 that makes it work, there all alternatives, some don't work as well, others are more toxic. You can check out my video 8 different ways to treat bamboo
@HomesteadinHawaii thank you, I've only managed to get borax and can't find boric acid in any shops in my area. Will keep looking though, I've got lots of bamboo to use and excited about giving thus method a go first. Thanks again 😀
would it work to let the bamboo sit in the bucket of water. I have a 40ft long piece that I would like to keep whole but probably wouldn't be able to get a whole poked all the way through to pour it from the top
So double checking my math… if I have a 600 gallon tank, 90% will be water (540 gallons) and 10% will be my Borax/boric acid mix (60 gallons)… Is this correct? Seems like A LOT of borax/boric acid
@@HomesteadinHawaii I am going to start making baskets and since it is going to be for pick up and rinse* up produce, I want to make sure I get the correct method. I'll research those two methods. Thanks 🤙
Your videos got me convinced too plant bamboo around my entire 2acre fence line here in florida. I'm tired of the neighbors watching every little thing I do and im tired of not being able to afford lumber too build the stuff I want too build in my yard. I'm a driver for amazon and I see bamboo all over the place I'm going to start asking my customers too save me some clippings next time they trim.
Definitely, I'm surprised more people don't use it
Get the right species.
I always wondered about preserving bamboo, I make art with it and it always seems to degrade after a while, this video is important for sustainable development, awesome man!
Hope it helps
Super helpful, thank you! Im embaking on a project to build some outdoor furniture with fresh cut bamboo, and this looks like the best way to do it!
Treating them like this would be a huge benefit
Great Idea ... I’ll be doing this on my Hawaiian property in Pahoa 🤙🏼😁👍🏼
Yeah! Bamboo for the Win!
Wow, thanks to you, I enjoyed watching... I'm proud of you for developing day by day.
Thanks so much. Iʻm trying to get better all the time
Thank you very much for your time!!! 🙏
Geez man finding this solution mix has been nightmare. Thanks for the video aloha
Walmart usually has, but post covid it has been tough, its like borax mines closed down or something.
Just found your channel. I got a place over there. Stuck in San Diego for a bit, but can't wait to get over there and get started.
Thanks for all the info. and probably cross paths in the near future. Aloha.
San Diego is a great place. I used to live in Solana Beach and I really miss it there
@@HomesteadinHawaii I learn to surf up around there when I was a kid. I grew up in Julian and we'd come down through Escondido. There was this old dirt road we'd take from the 15 to Del Mar. It's now the 56 freeway.
Been in P.B. for decades now. San Diego is wonderful, but it's become too crowded
Thats why I left in '03. I remember this one swell where I drive around all day looking for a spot that had a few empty waves but everywhere was packed. So instead I moved to hilo where all we have is one surf spot left.
Using this method of mixing then using a compressed air system has been marginally successful.
Salt crystals build up causing clogs in the system and in the bamboo.
We mix it in hot water then mix with a paint paddle on a drill. It stays in suspension for a while then settles out.
It also takes far longer than a couple of hours.
Suggestions?
Sometimes it does take a while to dissolve. Maybe try mix it up a day before and treat the next day, giving it more time to dissolve?
Thanks for the video. Will need to try this on some of my bamboo!
No problem. The more people using bamboo properly the better
My guy looks like he took a fat rip
I adore bamboo ✌️
Much love from WV
Thought to ask a couple questions for my bamboo outdoor wall idea, with the intended purpose of a privacy screen and/or an unsealed-airy shed wall. No structural strength needed, as I'm currently planning. >> 1- Do you think skipping the full tank soak, and instead just leaving the bottom of fresh bamboo sitting in a 5-gal bucket of solution-- would be moderately successful to deter the bugs? 2- Do you think building the walls immediately would be problematic, given the outdoor purpose I stated? Appreciate any advice!
I hear copper sulphate works better than borax when using the bucket method. Green bamboo will shrink
@@HomesteadinHawaii Forgot to thank you. Thank you!!
thank you
I recently picked up 8 foot lengths of 4 to 6 inch diameter at the yard waste facility. The pieces look green but I don't know how long ago they were cut before dumping. Should I still co with b oil tax method?
Thanks. I just found your videos. They're really on point!
They should be treated with 72 hrs of cutting.
Hello, thank you for all your great videos !
I did the treatment with a tank for cold immersion, but I had a problem. When I put in the 2 products (borax and boric acid - which was in powder form), it formed a sort of plate with a rather hard bottom. I spent over an hour grinding it into small balls and powder. But even so, after 2-3 days, I don't have the impression that it's really diluting in the water, even if I stir it as soon as it comes to a standstill, it's sinking back to the bottom (maybe it's happening little by little, but I can't see any change with my eyes? I made the mistake of putting the products directly into the tank water and not mixing them beforehand - could that be the cause? I also had river water, so it's cold, could that affect dilution?
The first time it never goes as planned :) Thanks for your advice/experience/feedback!
Léo
Hello, I have never had that problem, the last time I added straight into the tank without premixing. You can try pre mixing, add a little at a time and stir, it eventually should dissolve for you. Can try using small bucket of heated water to dissolve.
can you substitute muriatic acid? I have that on hand, so I'm just hoping it might work.
It might but it's highly toxic, borax and boric acid are a much less toxic option
If you ever need some help, hit me up 😂 man I'd love to live off the beautiful hawaiian land and learn awesome skills
Will do. I need to fix up a little bamboo Ohana for people to stay in.
Hey does just soaking it in a bucket like that treat it as good as if you soak the whole thing I'm trying to do l12 foot length of bamboo
Vsd would be better, with the bucket method you are trusting the bamboo sucks up the solution, with vsd you ensure it
do you have a formula for the percentages of putting chemicals?
Does the video not have what you need?
@@HomesteadinHawaii Lord....people just don't pay attention.... I'm multitasking and saw it twice... Awesome video!!
Will flame curing also kill the insects that present in the bamboo? I understand flame curing is a method to extend the longevity of the bamboo for outside exposure.
Yes but itʻs not as reliable as a method.
Hello,
How to get rid insect from bamboos that are already fixed in the structure? The bamboos are not treated when it was used in the house.
Replace bamboo with treated pieces
Aloha Sean, hey do you have any first hand experience with how heat curing bamboo compares to this method with the borax and boric acid for longevity as a building material?
Please answer this question
Heat treatment works just as well as using borax. You do have to pierce the inner nodes so they don't blow out from the excessive heat and cause cracking. You also have to be careful with not burning it, but it can be a great way to cure AND straighten the poles at the same time.
@@HomesteadinHawaii word!
@@Malini108 I use a propane tank and torch. I don't pierce the inner nodes but it's a learning curve to keep it from cracking. It's also good to rub the natural oils back into the bamboo (or "bamboom" as my daughter calls it) with a rag.
@@falkorornothing261 sweet thanks for the advice! I haven't built anything yet but I know the time is coming soon.
You look toasted. Thx for the info bud.
Is this Borax and Boric Acid mixture good for outdoor use of Bamboo?
Best for indoor, but if you have a good foundation and roof, it could be used outdoor
I can I have a link for this product?
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How do you get borax to dissolve? It just clumps up when I try it.
I haven’t noticed a problem
Greetings from Philippines. Can the bucket method work if we cut lengths prior to soaking or do we actually need to place entire pole in the bucket?
Also how long does bucket method take in comparison to breaking the nodes and filling the length with borax solution?
Vsd is 3-4 days If memory serves me correctly.
Try cutting them and see what happens.
Thank you sir.
You are very welcome
How long to soak with borax and boric acid treatment.
It depends on the method you use. Check out my other videos on treating bamboo
Hello Sir I'm so interested about Bamboo preservation I am an Asian particularly from Phillipines and we have a lot of Bamboo tress in our place so i want to learn more how to Preservd the Bamboo .
Check out my other bamboo videos. I have a couple on preserving bamboo
Sir, how long does the treated bamboo lasts after construction???
See other comment
Thank you for this very informative video. BUT, how do you treat bamboo for making spoons and other items suitable for food use?
You can treat in saltwater for items like that. Not as reliable but it still works. Just dunk your bamboo in saltwater for 2 weeks or so, but drill 2 small holes in each node from the outside to be sure the saltwater gets in
Hey just a quick question.
Looking the make planter boxes
And wondering if the borax will effect the plants long term?
Any thoughts
They should be ok. Most wood is treated with way knarlier stuff and they make raised beds out of them
Thanks brother
You are welcome
Can you use an alternative to boric acid? Or can you use borax on its own?
It's the combo of the 2 that makes it work, there all alternatives, some don't work as well, others are more toxic. You can check out my video 8 different ways to treat bamboo
@HomesteadinHawaii thank you, I've only managed to get borax and can't find boric acid in any shops in my area. Will keep looking though, I've got lots of bamboo to use and excited about giving thus method a go first. Thanks again 😀
If using bamboo for roof rafters and under cover, does it need to be treated?
Yes, bugs can still get to it. I have a rafter right now that I didn’t treat that’s getting all eaten up!
Solid measuring cup. ItaL
It’s a rough measurement 😂
thanks
You are welcome
would it work to let the bamboo sit in the bucket of water. I have a 40ft long piece that I would like to keep whole but probably wouldn't be able to get a whole poked all the way through to pour it from the top
I would think the boucherie method would work best for that
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Hlw sir can i talk to you?
Email is swjennings@gmail.com
I wanna use bamboo as the support beams in my cattle panel green house build you thing that would work and what diameter do you think
That would be a perfect use for bamboo. Anything 3" in diameter and above should work great!!
@@HomesteadinHawaii I can only get 1.5 inch diameter so I will use three bundles together
@@alarry31 that’ll work
So double checking my math… if I have a 600 gallon tank, 90% will be water (540 gallons) and 10% will be my Borax/boric acid mix (60 gallons)… Is this correct? Seems like A LOT of borax/boric acid
It is. That’s why vertical soak diffusion is better. Less solution. But you can treat a LOT of bamboo in that tank
Thank you!@@HomesteadinHawaii
Can I use the Borax solution method with store bought Bamboo that is already dry? If not, can you recommend another method?
You cannot treat bamboo that is already dry, it needs to be less than 72 hrs from when cut
Can the solution be reused after it's drained out of a treated pole?
Sure can
@@HomesteadinHawaii Great! Thanks so much for answering and for the awesome videos!
Can you use Ariel they claim it's the same thing
Not sure what that is?
I am looking for a solution to kill mosquitoes that lay larvae in my bamboo. Ideas ?
I never saw a mosquito in my soak tank filled with this solution
@@HomesteadinHawaii I will try it out. Thank you
Once treated with this , will the bamboo hold up under ground? Like a main corner post? Thanks
all buildings need a good hat and good boots. Make sure the bamboo is set up on some sort of foundation. Touching the ground , it will rot quickly
for how many days for the treatment?
2 weeks if I remember correctly of the top of my head
Can i apply this to our bamboo if its already been varnished , its been 4 months
Too late. Should be done within 48hrs
Thank.you
How do i make the hole along the length of it, so that i can submerged the bamboo in borex solution?
I have a whole playlist of bamboo videos, I think you're going to want to watch them to solve your answer
What do do with the solution??
Treat bamboo. See my other videos on bamboo to learn more
Do I need to do this right after cutting or is doing it after a week fine??
Within 48 hrs us best
Hello there how do you cure the bamboo? You just soak them for a day? How is the process?
I made a couple videos on the process on my channel. Just look for a playlist titled bamboo to find them
I made a couple videos on the process on my channel. Just look for a playlist titled bamboo to find them
Is it food safe? I imagine the answer is yes, but just asking.
I do not know. I would venture to guess that for food usage you should soak in salt water or heat treat or boil.
@@HomesteadinHawaii I am going to start making baskets and since it is going to be for pick up and rinse* up produce, I want to make sure I get the correct method. I'll research those two methods.
Thanks 🤙
Hi, how long do I need to soak the bamboo?
It depends on what method you use. I have other videos that show different treatment processes and how long to soak.
@@HomesteadinHawaii oh ok thanks alot✨
thank you