Rattan for Bow Handles

[traditionalman]

Anyone know where to buy Rattan for bow handles? I google Rattan and only get furniture?

[hova]

there was a guy who just did a rattan bow for his kid , he had some sites on that post.

im lookin at doin a rattan for my kid next year , going to be 10lbs at probably 15inches....he'll be two on april 15...


google bamboo and rattan supplier. there was one that was big on both and the prices were very reasonable..

[Grey Taylor]

http://www.franksupply.com/

Guy

[Roy from Pa]

http://www.bambooandrattan.com/

[hova]

^^^thats the one i looked at , great site.

[shamus]

You are looking for "binder cane". I prefer 5.6-6.5mm thickness (often called "wide binder cane). Google "wide binder cane" and you'll get some good hits.  

10-12 feet of cane will do about one handle.

[traditionalman]

Thanks Shamus for the tip.