Guadua Bamboo Harvest and Treatment Process

Guadua Bamboo Colombia is specialized in growing and exporting the World's Strongest Bamboo. We ship construction grade bamboo poles worldwide and currently supply retail distributors in both Europe and the United States. For much more information please visit: www.guaduabambo...

[@michaelmorrison4201]

I had no idea bamboo was grown/harvested in the Americas. You guys are some hard working people that take pride in their work. Good video!

[@garylarson6386]

real men doing real work , labor is cheap, machete is light and easy to sharpen, sometimes the 3rd world way is okay

[@pienapple6969]

You sound so condescending with your ‘3rd world’ labels bro. You’re a Smug westerner if u wanna pass out ID’s.

[@jerrywhidby.]

@@pienapple6969 they are a developing country, so the modern definition applies. They are not a part of any 1st world or 2nd world alliance, so the classical definition also applies. Is Columbia industrialized, have political and economic stability, and have high levels of human health? But to your point, I do not see these guys as being too far removed from lumberjacks. Although I seriously doubt that OSHA would be happy to see someone wading through boric acid in their bare feet. Borax is also banned in Europe, because there are concerns it might effect reproductive health. But when jobs are scarce, and people have little political power, then you end up with workers being compromised. Objectively Columbia is a Third World country. However Columbia, Chile, and Argentina are among the top Third World countries in South America. Often people living in metropolitan areas of America look down on people living in rural areas. I do not think that is the same objective standard we are applying here.

[@moretimethanmoney8611]

Sometimes?

[@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367]

@@pienapple6969 because it IS the 3rd world way

[@daniloosias8292]

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[@davidcarbon9771]

You guys are amazing!! I'm planting Guadua here in Hawaii too. Thank you so much for the valuable information in this video, I'm inspired to grow and build with Guadua.

[@akays1991]

It is my dream to have my own bamboo plantation. This video really give me some insight how to treat bamboo correctly 😁

[@dampiemcfly]

Wow, there was so much good information in this video! Thank you guys!

[@jotocs3]

Thank you for posting. I will do this in my little bamboo farm in the Philippines. Gracias muchos for the English explanation...

[@ibrahimabdulle8121]

How’s that coming along? I’m planing on doing this in somalia

[@dawnfkahamilton-doerfler6982]

You guys are very hard workers and you deserve a battery operated Saw

[@armouredoutlaw1537]

Even a hand saw would be better than that machete

[@ShowemRight]

Bamboo..Gods gift for a lot of things...

[@philipmathew988]

Very professional...and impressive work

[@sonnyxlbright5904]

Thank you for posting this video. I have learned a lot from it.

[@fraserblk]

Wow so amazing. What a wonderful video. Bamboo is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@safrinaldi952]

Hello..im from indonesia...i like bambo..

[@indigodragon7129]

Will you be expanding your product line? Say like making bamboo fabric impregnated with water activated ceramic like concrete canvas to produce a new building material? Bamboo fabric impregnated with water activated ceramic cut into strips and woven together to form panels that can be attached to a aluminium frame then soaked with water and then cures rock solid has the ceramic fabric dries? What do you think about this idea?

[@eddielane9569]

I love bamboo. There are better ways of cutting bamboo than with a machete which is very labor-intensive compared to chainsaws and other types of hand saws which would give you a cleaner cut.

[@jimhood1202]

You are correct, but the cost of a chainsaw compared to a man with a machete is not worth the investment. Hand saws are useful when the poles are closer together and access to swing a machete is tight but the plantation these guys have is pretty mature and the culms are a comfortable distance apart.

[@eddielane9569]

@@jimhood1202 Agree

[@alysedaunis8997]

Thanks for the video. I thought that Borax treatment was not good for outdoor use (per one of your blog posts), yet in the video you mention these are construction grade. Can you explain?

[@shedmusic735]

Nice job explaining your process. Thanks

[@ganeshshrestha5770]

Thanks for the amazing video. While bleaching/drying the bamboo under sun for 1-2 weeks as mentioned in the video, are they transferred inside for night so they don't acquire moisture at night? Also, if it rains are the bamboo provided with shade to protect it from getting wet or are they just left out as they are?

[@BillFromTheHill100]

No

[@drpk6514]

How do you prevent the bamboo from cracking. I have seen many that break open sometime with a loud noise. Apparently thats where bamboo is called bamboo.

[@jgqpereira]

M. Karbaschi just keep them into a silent environment

[@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367]

shouldnt crack.. thereis different types of bamboo some much stronger than others

[@drpk6514]

@@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367 Stronger ones crack with a louder voice

[@w34p0nry]

if you dry it slowly it should be fine

[@freesaxon6835]

Interesting video, lovely building material, THE SIZE !!!! Wow.... Would those machetes cut better if they had a little more weight in them?

[@CuriousEarthMan]

I agree, they would cut better I think.

[@juragananyaman]

Incredible process.. ❤️❤️❤️greetings from bamboo craftsmen..

[@StitchShifterDesigns]

You can pump treatment into the poles with about 20 psi in less than an hour. I've been cutting and treating my own for a couple months, However I just found after treating and drying for a month, a few days after the first rain I'm seeing mold. That tells me the treatment is not working. I figured this would have a 5 year life outside if above ground level. It looks now like it still wont last a year.

[@adrianfdze3810]

This video might work with bamboo

[@adrianfdze3810]

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[@indigodragon7129]

That grass has lots of potential!

[@ferasashmar8129]

Indigo Dragon71 I think it can be good solution for capturing co2 in fast and profitable way

[@manoharlalkundaliya9115]

Nice video Dear thanks for sharing...😊⚘

[@damiendogerdespeville8106]

This video is fantastic, and music too, what song is this?

[@kevinwillis6707]

hard work, incredible growth rate of this plant

[@WalterBarretoArquitecto]

Great explanation. Beautiful landscape

[@trandq2001]

I am wondering why the gas chain saw was not used to cut the bamboo trunk ? Great show. Thanks

[@samajax]

Chainsaws require gas, extra maintenance, and parts that may not be available. With their tool, just a good sharpen once in a while.

[@LLjean-qz7sb]

Trandq2001.....Maybe not a chainsaw, but at least a saw of some kind which can also be sharpened like the machetes! Your workers could cut twice as fast with a saw! God Bless!

[@inbetwheens]

Thank You for posting ----- How many times (duration) can the "Borax" treatment be recycled for the next batch ? -- does the strength of the Borax solution weaken after multiple re-use / recycle ?

[@budsbustbi6339]

they said they add more as need! monitor PH

[@sajidrafique375]

Best video i saw so far

[@walteralter9061]

1:25 - Get a freaking chainsaw

[@sanmiguel6726]

🤦🏼‍♂️

[@LeChristEstRoi]

Because of course you know better than the pros themselves! Right? Allow me to educate you: a chainsaw isn't the right tool to fell bamboo because the chain will get pinched...plus you can't control the fall of a bamboo like you can when felling a tree...generally speaking a chainsaw isn't super practical when dealing with bamboos and can be very dangerous.

[@LeChristEstRoi]

@Jeanette Requintin Indonesians, Vietnamese...can afford a chainsaw (there are truck load of vids on youtube of forest workers, peasants...from there using chainsaws...) so I guess most south american workers also can, or at the very least their boss can lend them chainsaws...anyway that's not the point, the issue is that a chainsaw isn't the right tool to fell bamboo because the chain will get pinched...also you can't control the fall of the bamboo...generally speaking a chainsaw isn't super practical when dealing with bamboos, and it can be very dangerous. So when we want to cut down bamboos we use handsaw (for smaller bamboos) or machete.

[@walteralter9061]

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[@walteralter9061]

@@LeChristEstRoi You cut a notch in the direction of fall and cut the back just above the notch like any other tree. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKLGkJyjjKape9k

[@NRph21203]

Very nice work!

[@ahumanlife5599]

how much bamboo you can kept in 40feet shipping containers

[@khovuwamathenge9877]

What specie of bamboo is this?

[@wushuisen]

great job，but why not apply electric saw? which will improve your work

[@DrZergling]

fuel saw is better..

[@dfrost42]

1:57 wrong tool for the job, poor guy

[@voya8480]

How about investing in chain saws?

[@pemilikhp4694]

The best bamboo in the world for sure..?!

[@tonnymulya6876]

Mungkin sekelas betung. Yg unik engga dalam satu rumpun

[@HeidiSue064]

Wonderful material. I should love to build something fantastic out of guadua bamboo. Like maybe a launch tower for the space x Mars mission.

[@matiasnavarro442]

Bamboos in the Philippines are tougher to harvest, a bush of bamboo can have up to 100 bamboos in it, twigs have thorns and build up at the trunk of the bamboos 7 feet high. Only the skilled bamboo cutter can harvest them only with a machete. Prepare to have a lot of scars if you do it on your own.

[@goerizal1]

@matias: you are right because the bamboos you have experience with are clumpers with those thorns. the bamboos in the videos are runner type of a different specie easier to approach and cut down. one ting the video failed to mention is the durability and longevity of the processed bamboos in tropical areas with the unavoidable termites.

[@jerryhannah684]

Matias Navarro I

[@exercisemyrights]

these clowns have no clue what theyr doing

[@CuriousEarthMan]

walnutlogger: I agree. their form is horrible. many wasted strokes. it's almost laughable.

[@wangtie9602]

PLANT THE SPEICE THAT IS EASIER TO HARVEST AND GIVE THE MOST, QUALITY PRODUCT..

[@manchagojohnsonmanchago6367]

why are you not boiling the bamboo? it removies nature oils that effect the surface and lifespan.. also for cleanibg there is a device you can purchase that you push the banboom through a ring or steel and plastic brushes that removes the outer fuzzy surface

[@dontshoot100]

Outstanding Video. Very informative. Could you list the types of Bamboo that appeared in the video please.

[@Alocarloxoct24]

Wow... That is a very good information as I have bamboo plants in my farm. Actually I just need to know the ratio of borax : torac acid : water... If you do not mind please as I need to make bamboo fence for my farm. Thanks

[@stephenebenezer8238]

2kg boric acid, 3 kg Borax for 45 litres of water. That's a 10% solution

[@stephenebenezer8238]

This is from INBAR's document on the treatment method

Công nhận nhé, tre cây nào cây nấy, to như cây cột điện luôn

[@SantiagoPerdomoBamboo]

Excelente. Ya la gente pude ver el porque los costos por metro lineal!

[@ponyrang]

My best friend, Enjoyed watching this video my friend Really awesome views Thank you Stay connected

[@ctrey8395]

I wanna know which is stronger this bamboo or the biggest bamboo in Thailand?

[@georgenaugles5039]

Wow, grandi'simas alti'simas!

[@phnigra111]

Invest in a few chainsaws, ( with protective gear) then you'll get maximum yield at quicker rate & also able to pay higher wages for the workers.

[@kathydee9126]

We have bamboo in our yard and we used a chainsaw to clear the bamboo years ago. We didn't know it at the time but bamboo contains silica and eats up a chain on a chainsaw in just a few cuts. We were so surprised and disappointed. Now we cut the bamboo with carbide tipped reciprocating saw. Bamboo is one tough customer.

[@BillFromTheHill100]

That's insane.... Letting machines do the work... This ain't the future fool!

[@user-cq2sx8hi2v]

What variety bamboo is this?

[@samajax]

It's in the title of their company- Guadua. It's native to S. America. It is a semi clumper- most have huge thorns at the nodes.

[@stephencoleman3578]

Mabuhay (Saludos) desde las Filipinas.

[@vijaybhatanglikar9227]

Where will get bombo plants for new cultivation pl

[@bazkitadepari266]

Very useful video...any way what this bamboo type name?? Looks very strong

[@CuriousEarthMan]

Guadua? Title of video? Look it up?

[@prashankchoudhary3375]

I want guadua plants plz contact 8003001163

[@ConniePRusso]

Oh my back hurts already

[@peppinogavoni3537]

Oh poor you. Come here, I'll give you a massage.

[@-tn5cm]

Big company no cutting machine?

[@nepomucenolucanas1946]

How can l order for seedlings?

[@mahawangsa]

Hi....how much per 40' container?

[@smgfarm3979]

The mechette used in this video ia not for bamboo... Try a heavier and harder machette...

[@geraldofabianoartes3074]

Incrível parabens. Grande abraço Brasil

[@luzvimindoecoben3960]

Hello sir. May i know what is that specie of bamboo you cut please.

[@NeoJhon69]

Guadua Angustifolia. 0:20

[@AlexRides808]

Ax? Hatchet?

[@thefoodforestnamibia]

What species is this?

[@ctrey8395]

Lol guadua bamboo

[@nonyourbuz5805]

..dude in white shirt is doing all the heavy work....

[@anthonylutz118]

Good video. However, it drives me just a little crazy when they clearly show you and clearly explain to you one thing and in the very next shot, show you exactly the opposite. Case in point... right in the beginning they very clearly show you how to recognize a mature Bamboo for harvest (looses its green color and turns grey). In the very next shot they show a man cutting down a very green bamboo with other felled green Bamboo all around him... hahahaha... Not waiting here for clarification. Have rope... hanging myself. So long cruel inconsistent world...

[@nagpurparisar]

We (ji energy)have invented fast pyrolysis system for conversion of any dry agro waste to active energy without the pollution of environment.We developed a pilot project for Maharashtra Bamboo Development Board,Nagpur, Maharashtra.On the completion of the process of dry bamboo waste we get three Bio Products 1) Pyrolysis Oil 2) Activated Charcoal 3)Syn Gas. •)On distillation of pyrolysis oil we get Light Diesel Oil(LDO) and Compressed Natural Gas(CNG) •)The Activated Charcoal obtained from the system is used in various industries such as Cosmetic industry, Pharmaceutical industry and Fertilizer industry.The Activated Charcoal can also be used for Purification of Water. •)Syn gas can be used for generation of Electricity and on compression of syn gas we get Compressed Natural Gas(CNG). This is a patented project and the size of the system varies from 1 tonne per day to 40 tonne per day

[@faruk893]

Hi this bamboo name and plant

[@kabulkajate771]

1;30 Sir your machete is tho soft not hard enough. So you need more extra swing power to cut down that bamboo.

[@arunachal129]

Please mention how to get sapling in India

[@mohitchopda4836]

Which species is it

[@kafevlog262]

Amazing 🥰

[@celestinekhasatsili9814]

Wow! I didn't know that bamboo could grow this big

[@BambooChina]

你们那的竹子多少钱一吨呢？

[@schlaznger8049]

Why couldn't I have bamboo? All I have s Mesquite.

[@NghiaLe-so1kr]

By the sound of the machete, that bamboo is strong af.

[@albertafarmer8638]

Treated bamboo looks great. You should wear eye protection while hadling chemicals.

[@AshrafulIslam-Creativity]

Those machetes lack weight and thickness to cut those bamboos

[@macnudd]

Why not use a small chain saw to cut the bamboo down?

[@jasonbarnes9949]

Where is your bamboo plantation?

[@carlosj.orttega4275]

Jason Barnes I think it's Colombia, the radio... the place that they mention.. the spanish accent.. know 'cause I live here

[@TheGrmany69]

easy, they are expensive

[@macnudd]

As to chainsaws being expensive, productivity would increase, man hours reduced. That is how to justify the expense.

[@TheGrmany69]

That's the mindset there, although the productivity depends more on the sells and the natural availability, so it's not so simple and industrialised, that's the down fall of the sustainable production of wood (in short, if the boss doesn't see the immediate gains it wouldn't invest in anything)-although remember that this implies that you have to train people and add care protocols for the machines, something hard to implement in South America without the proper knowledge. But that's my opinion as I am Venezuelan and know very well the mindset of both nationality.

[@beth-rg8bm]

1:48 Dude...an inexpensive chainsaw would take care of that in seconds!

[@truthdefender54]

Saws were invented to make cutting easier.

[@shadowmink888]

TRUTH: THESE GUYS ARE HOOKED ON A MASHITTY

[@frankwhite2400]

Giving the locals jobs.with saw it would cut back the men they need.

[@katiekremer9674]

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[@Mr.Saephan503]

truthdefender54 - machete are easier to make,carry and sharpen.

[@danielsya2301]

Looks like you’ve not harvested bamboo before

[@emanvillacorta]

amazing-inspiring video; you may want to buy/purchase good "bolo" coming from the Philippines for your bamboo cutting intruments... your bolo bounces when cutting the bamboo...

[@HakunaMatata009]

What species of bamboo is that? Nice single bamboo, not a bunch of thorny bamboo at one hole like we have in our place.

[@ทักษิณปัญญาเพียง]

สวัสดี ครับ 😍😍😍

[@kichakennamer1057]

Thank you

[@rabindrarathor1013]

What type of bomboo , it's name please,,,

[@NeoJhon69]

0:20

[@WillemLuntungan]

Beautiful BAM boo.

[@DrZergling]

what about a chainsaw?

[@tvideo1189]

1:28 Jeeze, buy the guy a chainsaw.

[@thornyturtleranch4u]

You know, a chainsaw would save 8 inches of bamboo and would save the ultimate destruction of these guys elbows. My stupid bestfriend failed to buy a sander and purchased doors for his new house and sanded them all by hand. He has had two elbow surgeries on each arm, they are ruined over a $70.00 sander he didnt want to buy and he never asked to borrow either. So yes. Holtzfarma chinese company makes very good copies of stihl and husquevarna. At a third of the cost.

[@niklar55]

I think the workers would benefit from being introduced to a bowsaw! .

[@pawelm5493]

There is a question how frequently the bowsaw should be sharpened dealing with high silica content.

[@niklar55]

@@pawelm5493 Use a metal cutting blade. Then replace the blade as needed.

[@pawelm5493]

@@niklar55 It's not me :) tell them to buy, maintain, replace a bunch of cutting blades instead of sharpen the machete

[@niklar55]

@@pawelm5493 A *steel cutting blade* would not have the problems with the silica, of a wood cutting blade,

[@pawelm5493]

@@niklar55 My last comment. Steel cutting saw blade dulls at an express rate due to the high silica content in the bamboo wood, especially the outside "lacquer" layers.

[@indigodragon7129]

Stump covers bamboo fabric treated with a natural adhesive to cover the stumps like a band aid!

[@speliotis]

using a machete to chop bamboo is a tough job... Could they use a chain saw ? maybe we should donate money for chainsaws?

[@TurgutReis61]

How can I buy real guadua seeds?

[@matteliano454]

Google

[@TurgutReis61]

Thank you

[@mustafahpg8606]

Kocak jg golok dsna buat nebang bambunya..

[@akangirawan9238]

Tipis banget keliatanya..kurang berat dan kurang tajam

[@romanpanmei2647]

In my state Manipur there are 52 species of bamboo.

[@ป๋องแป้งแห่งความหลัง]

ป๊าด. หางบั้งไฟ

[@simonpukeho1096]

Cutting bamboo need be careful.see that it doesn't hang.see that which direction to be fell.see that it does split.bamboo fall to unexpected side, split and bounsing back may be hurt seriously

[@mastain8227]

Top👍👍👍👍

[@MrHerodoto]

PPE zero in this work site. And the technology almost zero too. I hope those people get a really substancial pay for the work they are doing.

[@hullubullu14]

The machete was too light... It was time consuming to cut a single piece of bamboo

[@phamtrung4109]

1:55 Not specialized tools

[@sameerpakhreen9904]

sir for long use and strong what kind of chemical we can use can you mention that chemical make for my pleasure sir please and one matter is that, can we buy it in market easily?

[@johnarana1506]

Borax.

[@Tuannguyen-Hoalan]

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