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Post #459373 by twitch on Fri, Jun 5, 2009 3:46 PM

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twitch posted on Fri, Jun 5, 2009 3:46 PM

On 2009-06-03 21:23, RevBambooBen wrote:

knock out the nodes or drill 2 holes per culm.

basically it's like a steam engine waiting to blow!

relieve the pressure and you should be good to go.

p.s. my Public Service Announcement for the year! :)

Alright, thanks Ben! I'll give it a shot on the undamaged stuff.
I'll be replacing a lot, but it's a good excuse to rip it all apart to improve it, maybe try a new look.
Another lesson learned: I've splashed enough alcohol over the stuff to know that it's NOT a preservative.
Or maybe I'm just applying it wrong....