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Once holes have been drilled, carefully enlarge

them to match the size of the end of the ¾" pole

by carving with a small knife. To avoid splitting,

carve each quadrant in the direction shown

(Figure

C

).

The ¾" pole should fit snugly into the 1¼" pole

and rest against the back side. Do not force or the

bamboo may split!

Repeat this step in six places to temporarily

assemble the basic frame.

3. CUT THE BRACE KEYWAYS

The following steps are done only in the four

places indicated in Figure

D

.

Drill ¼" holes ½" away from where two poles

join (Figure

E

).

Then carve openings from each hole back to

the joint, as shown in Figure

F

. These are the

keyways ...