Day 9 - Rough Planing The Tip Section

Rough planed the tip section.

Got a big cut on the index finger by the bamboo.

Cut by the bamboo strip. More than 1 cm long and a lot of blood.

Day 8 - Planing The Butt Section Into Triangular Strips

Planed 6 strips of the butt section into triangular strips.
Very tough, especially with an injured finger.

First cut. Never use your fingers to test if the bamboo is smooth.

Second cut. Hold very firmly when planing bamboo strips. Otherwise the plane got stuck at the node and move the bamboo strip. It will cut your fingers again.

Third cut. Hold the strip firmly. Yes. Must be very very firm. Otherwise you'll get cut again and again.

Day 7 - Rough Planing The Strips Into A Triangle

Day 6 - Planed The Butt Section Strips At Home

Planing the strips sitting on the chair is much easier than standing.

I can use both my hands to exert a little more pressure and use my feet to move with the plane.

Shoulders locked. Less work on the forearm.

Completed all 6 strips on both sides and still have enough energy for more.