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delonix87
08-29-2013, 07:28 PM
hi

Does anyone know how to make a prop to support a heavy-fruiting banana stem? My cavendish is starting to lean

sunfish
08-29-2013, 08:46 PM
http://www.bananas.org/f2/support-good-12058.html#post135000

sloot95
08-29-2013, 10:37 PM
I made mine the exact same way. I glued the pieces together using pvc glue and used a cheap length of structural pine instead of a length of pvc pipe as a support as it was cheaper and seems strong enough.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-2lADYNPBpYA/UgyOBw_q0pI/AAAAAAAAA_Y/hEy3hbyPXX8/w433-h577-no/20130815_174946.jpg

delonix87
08-29-2013, 11:22 PM
In NSW, they use one stake with a horse shoe attached to the top. Not sure how they make it though

momoese
08-30-2013, 12:47 AM
I make mine from timber bamboo and hemp rope. They are aesthetically pleasing.

PR-Giants
08-30-2013, 11:30 AM
Assembly required - instructions are not.

2 pieces of structural pine and a pin.

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae272/keithpr1/2x4-Pin_zpsbb47e20d.jpg (http://s979.photobucket.com/user/keithpr1/media/2x4-Pin_zpsbb47e20d.jpg.html)

Assembed contraption in closed storage mode.

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae272/keithpr1/2x4Closed_zpsa339fa12.jpg (http://s979.photobucket.com/user/keithpr1/media/2x4Closed_zpsa339fa12.jpg.html)

Assembed contraption in ready for use mode.

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae272/keithpr1/2x4Open_zps8cb4f6e8.jpg (http://s979.photobucket.com/user/keithpr1/media/2x4Open_zps8cb4f6e8.jpg.html)

delonix87
08-30-2013, 04:35 PM
Assembly required - instructions are not.

2 pieces of structural pine and a pin.

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae272/keithpr1/2x4-Pin_zpsbb47e20d.jpg (http://s979.photobucket.com/user/keithpr1/media/2x4-Pin_zpsbb47e20d.jpg.html)

Assembed contraption in closed storage mode.

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae272/keithpr1/2x4Closed_zpsa339fa12.jpg (http://s979.photobucket.com/user/keithpr1/media/2x4Closed_zpsa339fa12.jpg.html)

Assembed contraption in ready for use mode.

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae272/keithpr1/2x4Open_zps8cb4f6e8.jpg (http://s979.photobucket.com/user/keithpr1/media/2x4Open_zps8cb4f6e8.jpg.html)

Makes perfect sense!:goteam:

pitangadiego
08-30-2013, 06:00 PM
http://webebananas.com/bpix/BP952-34.jpg

http://webebananas.com/bpix/BP952-20.jpg

See Growing Tips (http://webebananas.com/culture.html) about 2/3 of the ways down.

PR-Giants
08-31-2013, 10:24 AM
Makes perfect sense!:goteam:

Much stronger and cheaper than using PVC.

Will easily support 400 kg bunches. :08::ha::ha::ha::08:







Assembly required - instructions are not.

2 pieces of structural pine and a pin.

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae272/keithpr1/2x4-Pin_zpsbb47e20d.jpg (http://s979.photobucket.com/user/keithpr1/media/2x4-Pin_zpsbb47e20d.jpg.html)

Assembed contraption in closed storage mode.

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae272/keithpr1/2x4Closed_zpsa339fa12.jpg (http://s979.photobucket.com/user/keithpr1/media/2x4Closed_zpsa339fa12.jpg.html)

Assembed contraption in ready for use mode.

http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae272/keithpr1/2x4Open_zps8cb4f6e8.jpg (http://s979.photobucket.com/user/keithpr1/media/2x4Open_zps8cb4f6e8.jpg.html)

pitangadiego
08-31-2013, 12:08 PM
Still waiting for my first 400 kg bunch.

PR-Giants
09-01-2013, 10:16 AM
Still waiting for my first 400 kg bunch.

That's great that you have something to look forward to, :drum::drum::drum:

and now you'll be prepared if it ever happens. :woohoonaner::08::08: