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I would like to make a bamboo cage but i can not find any bamboo poles any were I have tryed lowes home depot and hooby lobby

when can i get them


thank you

Any place that specializes in artificial floral should have some.
A Floral wholesaler would,but you need a business license to buy there
Crafty type stores probably would not.

i am talking about tall 8 foot bamboo poles like tihs Bamboo Poles on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Try this place, they seem to have what you want:

Bamboo Poles and Lumber for Fences, Decks, Railings, Tikis

Best prices I found last year were from the Bamboo Fencer. (sorry, don't have a link at the moment, google bamboo fencer) It was cheaper than all local stores, even after shipping.


Another option is to use PVC pipe.

If you score a ring around the pipe with a knife, then heat that with a torch, it will bulge and look quite like bamboo. A little paint, and presto.

Bamboo Fence, Rolled Bamboo Fencing, Bamboo Fence Panels, Bamboo Poles, Bamboo Wall Coverings at Bamboo Fencer

I agree with unorthodox about pvc. Fairly cheap and easy to get, use PVC pipe with yellow and brown paint. Brown is for the "bulge" stripes every 8"-10". Seal with marine grade verathane (also known as Spar) for an additional yellow look.

I can't imagine what the crazy shipping cost would be for long awkward poles.

buying bamboo is way expensive! I have been lucky to be ale to go down to the river and get some for free with a cordless saw. I think pvc is the way to go. You might be bale to make the ring bumps by using some hotglue or bondo. PVC is way cheaper for sure

I got mine at home depot, but when i asked at the cash they said they didn't have any, but i found some in the gardening section

Target sells bamboo fencing , I grow my own. I have a few variations growing in my back yard. I know there are some local growers here in S.Fl. that sell what they grow. Your best bet is someone that grows it , check out craigslist.