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Re: what tube canes do you guys use?

Author: Julian ibiza
Date: 2023-08-29 00:14

That this cane grows in areas of the US. doesn't surprise me and is maybe good news for the OP. I imagine that between a sufficient base diameter and a suitable hardness for reed making, the conditions under which it grows are no doubt important as you have suggested Karl. This cane grows densely all along the banks of the river near my house, but the river has been dry now for 30 years. Hence this cane is clinging to original habitat conditions that no longer exist.The only change is in the height and thickness that it grows.( probably down by about 25%). It definitely has a seasonal growth period where it's lush and soft and then goes on to laying down carbon and so become good for making things.
Here it's traditionally used for shucking the almonds and carobs from the trees.
It's a lot lighter and by no means as strong as bamboo.

In Spain it's called " Cana" ....well..with the "N" with the squiggle on top so that's pronounced " canya ". A woodwind reed has the same name.

Julian Griffiths
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