BUILDING A BAMBOO PLANT STAND

from Bamboo Plant Stand Methodology Report

CONCLUSIONS

BUILDING THE BAMBOO PLANT STAND

Participants were given a kit of bamboo parts to build a plant stand. During the workshop, the Square Knot, Clove Hitch, Peg Mount, Fish Mouth, and Mark II lashings were taught. A series of videos explaining each lashing type were produced using Premier Pro. During the workshop, one researcher talked over each video at half speed, while another researcher build the stand along with the workshop participants.

The YouTube instructional videos for each knot can be found here: https://youtube. com/playlist?list=PLUty_n0rTirG71njuauIHdPNxmH7dlST0.

Clove Hitch + Peg Mount Fish Mouth Mark II

MATERIALS

Bamboo: Bought locally through Carole Meckes, owner of Bamboo Branch and head of the Texas Bamboo Society. 2mm Waxed Cotton Cord: Fire Mountain Gems Sugru: Amazon Paperclip: Amazon 1/4” Dia. Dowel Rods: Amazon 6” Terracotta Pot & Saucer: Home Depot

LASHINGS

Square Knot

Used to finish off each knot. Good for connecting two pieces together.

1. Right side goes over the left side.

Detail of knot while loose. 2. And then under and over the left side. 3. Left side goes over then under and over the right side.

4. Tighten Knot

LASHINGS

Clove Hitch

Secures the rope on the dowel rod before starting the Peg Mount Lash.

1. Left side is under, right side is over cross member. 2. Cross left side over and to the right of the cross member and right string.

4. Thread string through the hole created from Step 3. Close up of loosened knot. 3. Pull under and to the right of right string. Hold string along member with finger.

5. Tighten knot.

LASHINGS

Peg Mount

Tightens a cross member into a hole using a dowel for leverage and stability.

1. Start with Clove Hitch Knot. Right and left side sit under the peg.

4. Do the same to the opposite side. 2. Cross right and left string around leg member.

5. Repeat on each side three times.

7. Cross right and left over the horizontal member. 8. Cross again on bottom of member. Cross back over the top like in Step 7. 3. Cross string over the top of the dowel and then thread back over the leg member.

6. Tightening. Pull the right and left side upwards in between the dowel and leg member.

8. Tighten and finish off knot with a square knot.

LASHINGS

Mark II

Excellent way to secure two pieces at a right angle without any cuts required.

1. Right and left strands are same length. Cross over top member

4. Cross right and left under bottom member. Repeat 1-4 2 times.

7. Cross right and left over bottom member. Repeat 2 times. Tighten as you go. 2. Cross right and left under bottom member 3. Pull right and left over top member

5. Frapping (tightening) the knot. Cross right and left over bottom member.

8. Finish off the knot with a square knot. 6. Pull right and left under top member..

9. Finished knot.

LASHINGS

Fish Mouth

Secures a cross-member to an upright using a hole in the cross member and a notch at the joining site.

1. Using the paperclip as a needle to thread the string through the hole.

4. Thread long side of string around the vertical member and through the hole the shorter end sticks out from. 2. Thread 8” portion again through the hole. 3. Thread 8” portion again through the hole. Switch the paperclip to the other side.