[Strawbale] bamboo pinning

[Howard Switzer]

Yes, that is what I like about the 1/2" dia. nursery pins we use is that they can be pulled almost into the bale but I admire using what you have on hand.  Perhaps your boards can be ripped to a smaller 1X1 dimension to work pretty well.

Howard Switzer
931-589-6513


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Leanne Rellstab 
  To: SB List 
  Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 10:37 PM
  Subject: [Strawbale] bamboo pinning


  Why is bamboo the common material used for pinning?  We are doing some vertical pinning to help strengthen/stabilize the walls.  What would be wrong with using lumber that we have on hand?  The only thing I could think of was that bamboo, being round, would suck into the bales better than a 1x2 would.  Just wondering.

  Leanne


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