How to Make a Bamboo Lacrosse Shaft

Lacrosse players are known as trendsetters, so take the step to impress your peers and send your game to the next level with a personalized shaft made out of bamboo. A durable and aesthetically pleasing wood, bamboo is perfect for a Lacrosse player who wants to continue improving his game while bringing a personal sense of style to a sport that is constantly evolving creatively.

Things You'll Need

  • Piece of dried bamboo — longer than 33 inches to start
  • Measuring tape
  • Marking pencil
  • Sawing board (optional)
  • Saw
  • Rotary tool (Dremel tool or sander)
  • Drill (optional)
  • Phillips head screw (large enough to fit securely in head opening)
  • Spray paint (optional)
  • Electrical tape (optional)
  • Traditional lacrosse end cap
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure the bamboo stick with the measuring tape. Mark the bamboo twice, with the pencil marks being your indication for where to cut on each end. The NCAA rules require a full stick (head and shaft) to be between 40 and 42 inches long, so your bamboo shaft should be cut within the 30- to 33-inch range. Do not go below 30 inches.

    • 2

      Place the bamboo in a secure position (preferably on a sawing board) and use a saw to cut through both of the lines that you made with your pencil.

    • 3

      Use a rotary tool or sander to smooth out the ends you just sawed. This will allow the shaft to fit more securely when connected to the head, as well as the end cap. Sand carefully and make sure that both sides are even and level.

    • 4

      Put the head onto the shaft and stick the pencil through the hole in the head, marking where you want the screw hole to be on the shaft itself.

    • 5

      Using either the same rotary tool or a drill, make a hole on the shaft that corresponds with the hole on the head.

    • 6

      Paint the bamboo with the spray paint to produce whatever design you would like. For a more professional look, you can use electrical tape to pre-tape your design, allowing for smoother edges and cleaner lines. Then just paint over the tape. After drying, take the tape off. You can also leave the bamboo unpainted, if you prefer.

    • 7

      Put the head onto the shaft. Line up the hole in the shaft with the hole in the head. Use your screw to connect the two together. Put on the end cap to finish the process.