{"id":30204,"key":"Bamboo_planter","title":"Bamboo planter","latest":{"id":1111512,"timestamp":"2024-06-18T17:52:14Z"},"content_model":"wikitext","license":{"url":"https://www.appropedia.org/Appropedia:Copyrights","title":"CC-BY-SA-4.0"},"source":"[[File:A Bamboo Planter 1.jpg|thumb|Planters at Finca Amrta]]\n\n{{Project data\n| status = Deployed\n| years = 2010\n| uses = gardening\n| type = Bamboo construction\n| location = Costa Rica\n}}\n\nThis functional and aesthetically appealing bamboo planter is appropriate for those with ample supplies of large diameter bamboo. The example shown in the photo below was found at [[Finca Amrta]] in [[Costa Rica]]. It hangs under a roof, which is recommended to extend the life of the bamboo.\n\n{{Step\n| number = 1\n| text = Find a suitable piece of bamboo and prop it up.\n| image = Bamboo propped.jpg\n| caption = Fig 1. Bamboo propped up\n}}\n\n{{Step\n| number = 2\n| text = Measure and mark for cutting. Mark an equal distance from each knot (1-2 inches in).\n| image = Measuring bamboo planter 066.jpg\n| caption = Fig 2. Measuring from knot\n}}\n\n{{Step\n| number = 3\n| text = Use these marks to form a center line. Draw out an even oval based around the center line, this is what you will cut out.\n| image = Measuring, bamboo planter 068.jpg\n| caption = Fig 3. Measuring from center mark to create long sides\n}}\n\n{{Step\n| number = 4\n| text = Flip the piece over and drill a few (2-3) holes for drainage. This is easier to do now before the main hole is cut from the top. Flip the piece back again and drill holes where you marked the ends of the center line. This provides a place for the hacksaw to enter.\n| image = Bamboo Planter drain holes.jpg\n| caption = Fig 4. Drill holes at the bottom for drainange\n}}\n\n{{Step\n| number = 5\n| text = Cut the smile cuts out on each end.\n| image = Bambooplanter smile cut.jpg\n| caption = Fig 5. Cut both rounded sides first\n}}\n\n{{Step\n| number = 6\n| text = Cut the straight sides.\n| image = Bamboo planter cut sides.jpg\n| caption = Fig 6. Cut straight sides\n}}\n\n{{Step\n| number = 7\n| text = Pry open.\n| image = Bamboo planter pry open.jpg\n| caption = Fig 7. Pry open\n}}\n\n{{Step\n| number = 8\n| text = Hack the sides smooth with a machete (or sandpaper depending on your style).\n| image = A BP shave with machete.jpg\n| caption = Fig 8. Hack smooth\n}}\n\n{{Page data\n| keywords = bamboo, gardening, planter, large diameter bamboo, How tos, Bamboo construction, Alternative building, Construction and materials, Construction, Materials, Built environment\n| sdg = SDG11 Sustainable cities and communities, SDG12 Responsible consumption and production\n| published = 2010\n| organizations = Finca Amrta\n| license = CC-BY-SA-3.0\n| language = en\n}}\n\n[[Category:Gardening]]\n[[Category:How tos]]\n[[Category:Alternative building]]\n[[Category:Construction and materials]]\n[[Category:Construction]]\n[[Category:Materials]]\n[[Category:Built environment]]"}