Ibo knot is a traditional Japanese knot on a standard looped square knot.
While any tight knot will hold most bamboo joints, this style of knot gives a
neat, finished appearance and is the standard in most Japanese construction.
Follow the three steps shown on the right.
Basic rule in working with bamboo
Do not nail directly into bamboo. Pre-drill a pilot holes slightly larger than
the nail and a nail driver to avoid crushing the cane with your hammer. Wood
screws is a another good alternative.
Use only fine hacksaw for cutting to avoid splinters.
Bamboo will rot after 2 or 3 years if it is continuously in contact with soil.
Therefore, use hardwood posts for ground-contact supports.
Apply natural preservatives like hemp oil or tung oil to bamboo. Petroleum-based
preservatives may also be used
