Bamboo chopsticks

[johnl445]

It’ll be difficult for me to source thick walled Bamboo to make chopsticks. Is there any other type of material that would be similar in hardness to timber Bamboo. Maybe oak or maple?

 

[Bonsai Nut]

Are you against steel or titanium chopsticks? I haven't used bamboo chopsticks in decades...

 

[19Mateo83]

It’ll be difficult for me to source thick walled Bamboo to make chopsticks. Is there any other type of material that would be similar in hardness to timber Bamboo. Maybe oak or maple?

How thick are you looking for?
Cheap Chinese takeout chopsticks work decently also.

https://a.co/d/hLhtywN

 

[johnl445]

I’ve been watching Ryan at Mirai make some bonsai bamboo chopsticks, and I like the length of the chopsticks he’s making, and a little bit of thickness for ergonomics in my hand.

I was thinking I could easily find oak dowels at Home Depot and just cut them to length it’s definitely a hardwood

 

[PonderingSage:]

I got timber bamboo from Home Depot online delivered to the store.

 

[vp999]

Check this out:

https://www.amazon.com/Drumsticks-Childrens-Interest-Building-Performance/dp/B0BNL7MRZD/ref=sr_1_18?crid=3UMWJ7JGE2B20&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.J6FtU39W7sRzXc35ZnLrA5syHIXu9Y59B08weI0ncjnrJhhWNBbGLsvVOymHq3Dc-4hOTqIVJGDLK0PGqiyhbL2Rp43RvM7F5v4GrX0_8zpsjjOCKgKg0TdTQZ205oORxb1y4ZcFYGv1OkJrV1HcY0AsCCHA976BzZB09vxtZWvnc_6JaKBub5Omx83jEq2vUZIDBqghf27Q82auOM-qBWym8MWGUP1V4gQ3eT2wEU7lt1A2b4cJ7T95cK7NiTYgiJt-zsbcifk24V7gGSR0WOKXM9hesV5jR3l-GqoNnkk.4SBWGCDBCb65D0XnJ_pkqWTuJhptX5qvTFZLM2XOixo&dib_tag=se&keywords=drum+sticks&qid=1708830069&sprefix=drum%2Caps%2C405&sr=8-18

 

[pandacular]

Are you against steel or titanium chopsticks? I haven't used bamboo chopsticks in decades...

I have some titanium chopsticks. They’re great for loosening soil, but they don’t compare to the bamboo wedge cut ones for working the soil in. The tapered shape of the tip and the girth of them is faster and more effective in my (limited, low skill) experience.

 

[The Barber]

I hijacked my girlfriends wooden knitting needles, not sure what wood they are but they kick ass lol. A quick search pulls up some girthy ones.

https://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Nee...2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

 

[pandacular]

I hijacked my girlfriends wooden knitting needles, not sure what wood they are but they kick ass lol. A quick search pulls up some girthy ones.

https://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Nee...2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

This is a great tip, I’m gonna give that a try.

 

[penumbra]

I usually use stainless chopsticks but I grab what ever is on hand. Wood chops from restaurant, dowels, small bamboo stakes etc. The all work fine. I think this is overthought and it is more about how they are used than what is used and for what process they are used for.

 

[johnl445]

I watched this video yesterday, and I like how these guys were using chopsticks, and then re-sharpening them. what I read was, sharp chopstick do less damage to the roots ,cause it creates a cleaner cut.

@PonderingSage: thanks for the tip. I never thought of that, that piece of bamboo is enough for a lifetime of chopsticks.

 

[stevewill12]

I prefer steel chopsticks rather made of wood

 

[Gaitano]

I bit the bullet and ordered a bamboo round from Mirai. The thickness is perfect and I made 12-13 varying sized chopsticks from one quarter of the round. The length is great and the strength is perfect for sustained use. After a few trees I took the tip to my sander and resharpened them up for the next round.

 

[Bonsai Nut]

I prefer steel chopsticks rather made of wood

Wood chopsticks don't last for me. I would even use 12" galvanized steel spikes before I used bamboo I don't have time to be "resharpening" my repotting tools, lol.