[Shaku] Flaming the Bamboo

From: Tuscia-Falconer (falconer@enternet.co.nz)
Date: Mon Mar 07 2005 - 18:05:23 PST


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A Question........

I have read that a newly cut section of bamboo for Shakuhachi making is =
'flamed' to burn off oils in the bamboo.
Why is this done ?
How is this done ?
And when is this done ?

Thanks,
Kel.
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<DIV><FONT size=3D2>A Question........</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3D2>I have read that a newly cut section of bamboo for =
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making is 'flamed' to burn off oils in the bamboo.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3D2>Why is this done ?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3D2>How is this done ?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3D2>And&nbsp;when is this done ?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3D2>Thanks,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3D2>Kel.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>

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