Eva Grip Saw
	Bamboo Splitting Knife   To divide poles in half or smaller sections, this oak-handled tool is a must. [Sold out]
	Bamboo Carving Knife   After trying various knives, our staff readily chose this one as the best for carving, whittling or cutting thin strips. The blade slips neatly into a wooden sheath. 9 1/4 inches long (5 3/8 inch blade) $33.95
	Tie Wires   The use of tie wires is one method of lashing together bamboo poles to construct a fence or trellis. These galvanized, metal wires have a small loop at each end to permit easy wrap-around and tightening with a twister tool. The technique takes a bit of practice, but is not difficult. Ask for a demonstration and/or an instruction sheet. Palm twine can be added on top to hide the wire. Sold in bundles of 100 wires. 12 inches long $4.50 16 inches long $5.50 24 inches long $6.50 Wire Sizes to Use Pole Diameters Wire Size 2 inch + 2 inch 24 inch 2 inch + 1 1/2 inch 24 inch 2 inch + 1 inch 24 inch 2 inch + 3/4 inch 24 inch 1 1/2 inch + 1 inch 16 inch 1 1/2 inch + 3/4 inch 16 inch 1 1/2 inch + 1/4 inch 16 inch 1 inch + 1 inch 16 inch 1 inch + 3/4 inch 12 inch 3/4 inch + 3/4 inch 12 inch 3/4 inch + 1/4 inch 12 inch 1/4 inch + 1/4 inch 12 inch
	Twister Tool   This smooth wood-handled tool has a metal hook on one end that swivels within the handle.
	Black Palm Twine   This fibrous, two-ply (1/8th inch thick) twine is used to cover tie wires. [Sold out]
	Black Nylon Twine   This twine is useful to wrap several times around bamboo poles to keep them from splitting. [Inquire for availability]