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Bamboo bending is a task that requires tight preparation before installation. You
need to be careful about the preparation before you start installing. An 18 gauge
pneumatic flooring nailer could be a good choice for bamboo flooring projects—
thousands of people worldwide nail down strand-woven bamboo floors.
Pneumatic nailers are the best choice when it comes to bamboo flooring. Any other
guns will not hold well in this case, so flooring nailers are very important when
bamboo flooring.
4. Test your bamboo. Pull the bamboo out of the water and
slowly bend the bamboo, attempting to coax it into the shape
you need. If you hear a crackling sound, the bamboo has not
been soaked long enough,
6.
7. Nail the design. Using the sketch as your guide, hammer nails
into the plywood, following the sketched shape. Each nail
should be approximately an inch apart
8.
9. Shape your bamboo. Once your bamboo has been adequately
soaked and is pliable, remove it from the water and place it on
the plywood between the nails. Allow the bamboo to dry 1-3
days.
KNIFE
This method is frequently used by furniture makers to
either correct a crooked piece of bamboo, or for creating a
gentle curve or rounded edge. This technique can be used
both on round bamboo canes or split bamboo.[4]