Patent ID: 8006366

Claim:
A method for preparing simulated bamboo comprising the following steps: a. selecting at least a first segment of metal tubing and a second segment of metal tubing, each said first and second segments of tubing has at least two opposite ends; b. re-shaping one said end of said first segment of metal tubing to make a tapered wide end with a wide opening capable of receiving said end of said second segment of metal tubing; c. cutting said tapered wide end on said first segment of metal tubing at an acute angle; d. inserting said end of said second segment of metal tubing into said wide opening on said tapered wide end on said first segment of metal tubing; e. connecting said first segment of metal tubing and said second segment of metal tubing together thereby creating a joint between said first segment of metal tubing and said second segment of metal tubing to create a simulated bamboo shoot; and, f. removing any imperfections from said joint created between said first segment of metal tubing and said second segment of metal tubing.