Abraiu 10 Posted September 5, 2002 Share Posted September 5, 2002 We are a new troop and lashing up stuff is new to us. As a boy our troop lashed everything under the sun. We used binders twine. We are hosting a camporee this fall and we need to lash a lot of Bamboo together. What type of cord should I use? I would like to use something that will not stretch. What size of cord or rope would be recommended? Link to post Share on other sites
Bob White 20 Posted September 5, 2002 Share Posted September 5, 2002 What is the average diameter of the bamboo stock and what sort of projects will you be building, it makes a difference. Bob Link to post Share on other sites
Abraiu 10 Posted September 5, 2002 Author Share Posted September 5, 2002 We will be using a lot of 1-1.5" cal. bamboo. We will use some that is 3" cal. for post that will have the 1-1.5" cal. bamboo lashed too. Link to post Share on other sites
Abraiu 10 Posted September 5, 2002 Author Share Posted September 5, 2002 We will be building gates and entrances. No towers some tripods. Link to post Share on other sites
Bob White 20 Posted September 5, 2002 Share Posted September 5, 2002 I will bow to the expertise of guys like le Voyageur, but I would probably use a 1/4 or 3/8 sisal on the smaller diameter poles and a 5/8 manilla on the 3" diameter poles. Bob White Link to post Share on other sites
FScouter 24 Posted September 5, 2002 Share Posted September 5, 2002 The pioneering merit badge book has a good discussion about various types of ropes, and which work well for various purposes. Link to post Share on other sites
red feather 10 Posted September 5, 2002 Share Posted September 5, 2002 quarter inch sisal should work well for all sizes mentional. Smaller cord would be good for practice areas and small projects. Good luck. Link to post Share on other sites
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