Tonkin/Bamboo canes

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Hi all. Does anyone know where I can purchase Tonkin/Bamboo canes 15mm to 19mm thick and 6 feet in length. I would like to make myself two landing net handles. Thanks all.

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Theres a place in Colne Lancashire but i cant remember the name of the place, but i do know Old Man River will know.

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Thanks BB

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It's like a well oiled machine this place....

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Thank you all for your help especially Old Man River

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Hi all. just to let you know. I will be out of action for about three months . On Tuesday 2nd of May I went into hospital and had a new reverse polarity total shoulder replacement fitted. OUCH !!!

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Eeeeek! :shocked: Good luck and a speedy recovery…. :Thumb:
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David wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 6:03 pm Hi all. just to let you know. I will be out of action for about three months . On Tuesday 2nd of May I went into hospital and had a new reverse polarity total shoulder replacement fitted. OUCH !!!
Not sure if the outcome will be positive or negative David but good luck with it.

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Thanks

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