I'm getting ready to build a cabinet and vanity for our bathroom(s)
remodel and was looking at a plywood list from the local supplier. I saw
some sheet products from this company...
http://www.kireiusa.com/

It includes, among many other unorthodox materials, bamboo laminated
plywood and it's all very stunning to look at.
They do some sort of carbonizing coloring process for the bamboo that
produces the same color throughout and it's my understanding that some
of these products do not require any finishing.

I'm very interested in using some of these cool materials and was
wondering if anyone in here has any real, practical experience with it.
Please save the rumors and friend and a friend of a sister-in-law
stories. I'm only interested to heat from people who have hands-on
experience. Thank you.


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-MIKE- wrote:

Please save the rumors and friend and a friend of a sister-in-law
stories. I'm only interested to heat from people who have hands-on
experience. Thank you.

Crap! And I had a great story about my ex-sister-in-law when she got drunk
one night...

Oh well, maybe 'nother time...

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On Jun 15, 10:26*pm, -MIKE- wrote:
I'm getting ready to build a cabinet and vanity for our bathroom(s)
remodel and was looking at a plywood list from the local supplier. I saw
some sheet products from this company...http://www.kireiusa.com/

It includes, among many other unorthodox materials, bamboo laminated
plywood and it's all very stunning to look at.
They do some sort of carbonizing coloring process for the bamboo that
produces the same color throughout and it's my understanding that some
of these products do not require any finishing.

I'm very interested in using some of these cool materials and was
wondering if anyone in here has any real, practical experience with it.
Please save the rumors and friend and a friend of a sister-in-law
stories. I'm only interested to heat from people who have hands-on
experience. Thank you.

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My only experience with bamboo laminated sheet goods was in the
countertop business. That was, in all fairness, quite a few years ago
(10-12).
The stuff stretched and contracted like a frikkin' Slinky™. A
countertop of just over 9 ft, pulled away from the wall by a solid
1/2" and along the back splash anywhere from 1/4' to 5/8". At that
time, they were all having those types of problems.
I do see them back in showrooms again, so maybe that problem has been
solved. (Unless it is for islands only)
Other than that, I would not dare to fabricate any casework from it. I
would use it to make doors (overlay only) because the stuff is some
pretty. I would leave myself quite a bit of room (gappage).

On 6/16/12 2:29 AM, Robatoy wrote:

My only experience with bamboo laminated sheet goods was in the
countertop business. That was, in all fairness, quite a few years ago
(10-12).
The stuff stretched and contracted like a frikkin' Slinky™. A
countertop of just over 9 ft, pulled away from the wall by a solid
1/2" and along the back splash anywhere from 1/4' to 5/8". At that
time, they were all having those types of problems.
I do see them back in showrooms again, so maybe that problem has been
solved. (Unless it is for islands only)
Other than that, I would not dare to fabricate any casework from it. I
would use it to make doors (overlay only) because the stuff is some
pretty. I would leave myself quite a bit of room (gappage).

Thanks for the info, Rob!
Was the stuff you used solid or did it have several plies?


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Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.


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How thick is the veneer?
What's the substrate like?

On 6/30/2012 6:29 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.

On 6/30/12 5:32 PM, tiredofspam wrote:
How thick is the veneer?
What's the substrate like?


I knew these questions would come up :-).....
http://www.mikedrums.com/plyboo_edge_2.jpg

It's all solid bamboo, 3 plies- top/bottom layers are 4mm, middle is 11mm.


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Wow thats thick veneer. It looks nice.
How much was a 4x8 sheet. I think you told us a while back, but the mind
is not what it used to be...



On 6/30/2012 6:38 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 6/30/12 5:32 PM, tiredofspam wrote:
How thick is the veneer?
What's the substrate like?


I knew these questions would come up :-).....
http://www.mikedrums.com/plyboo_edge_2.jpg

It's all solid bamboo, 3 plies- top/bottom layers are 4mm, middle is 11mm.

"-MIKE-" wrote in message
...
Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.


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Looks great as is. How does it take to stain? Or what type of finish are
you going to use WW

On 6/30/12 7:27 PM, tiredofspam wrote:
Wow thats thick veneer. It looks nice.
How much was a 4x8 sheet. I think you told us a while back, but the mind
is not what it used to be...


It goes for around $200+ on the internet, plus shipping which can easily
top 100 bucks.
Locally, at least $300 if you can find it in stock. Special orders will
be that much plus freight.


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On 6/30/12 7:29 PM, WW wrote:
Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Looks great as is. How does it take to stain? Or what type of finish are
you going to use WW



It's supposed to stain just like wood. This isn't actually stained. It's
a process some call "carbonization" that gives a uniform color
throughout the entire depth of the bamboo. I suspect it may be some sort
of baking treatment that darkens it.

I'm looking to use a topcoat that will darken the darker area even more
and be a natural looking finish, satin at most. I'm considering that Old
Masters gel polyurethane that Leon uses, or good old shellac. Suggestion
are welcome.


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On Sat, 30 Jun 2012 20:01:54 -0500, -MIKE- wrote:

On 6/30/12 7:27 PM, tiredofspam wrote:
Wow thats thick veneer. It looks nice.
How much was a 4x8 sheet. I think you told us a while back, but the mind
is not what it used to be...


It goes for around $200+ on the internet, plus shipping which can easily
top 100 bucks.
Locally, at least $300 if you can find it in stock. Special orders will
be that much plus freight.

Indeed, it's beautiful stuff. I looked on the Internet. It seems there is a
company that sells it for about $200 in Atlanta. I wonder if kitchen or
flooring places can get it? How does it glue? IIRC, bamboo floring calls for
a special (expensive) glue.

On 6/30/12 8:09 PM, zzzzzzzzzz wrote:
On Sat, 30 Jun 2012 20:01:54 -0500, -MIKE- wrote:

On 6/30/12 7:27 PM, tiredofspam wrote:
Wow thats thick veneer. It looks nice.
How much was a 4x8 sheet. I think you told us a while back, but the mind
is not what it used to be...


It goes for around $200+ on the internet, plus shipping which can easily
top 100 bucks.
Locally, at least $300 if you can find it in stock. Special orders will
be that much plus freight.

Indeed, it's beautiful stuff. I looked on the Internet. It seems there is a
company that sells it for about $200 in Atlanta. I wonder if kitchen or
flooring places can get it? How does it glue? IIRC, bamboo floring calls for
a special (expensive) glue.


I was considering driving to Atlanta to get it, but not only was this
"chocolate" not in stock anywhere, I ended up getting mine shipped for
less than gas for a trip to Atl.

The data sheets all say it glues fine with regular wood glues.


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On Sat, 30 Jun 2012 20:17:53 -0500, -MIKE- wrote:

On 6/30/12 8:09 PM, zzzzzzzzzz wrote:
On Sat, 30 Jun 2012 20:01:54 -0500, -MIKE- wrote:

On 6/30/12 7:27 PM, tiredofspam wrote:
Wow thats thick veneer. It looks nice.
How much was a 4x8 sheet. I think you told us a while back, but the mind
is not what it used to be...


It goes for around $200+ on the internet, plus shipping which can easily
top 100 bucks.
Locally, at least $300 if you can find it in stock. Special orders will
be that much plus freight.

Indeed, it's beautiful stuff. I looked on the Internet. It seems there is a
company that sells it for about $200 in Atlanta. I wonder if kitchen or
flooring places can get it? How does it glue? IIRC, bamboo floring calls for
a special (expensive) glue.


I was considering driving to Atlanta to get it, but not only was this
"chocolate" not in stock anywhere, I ended up getting mine shipped for
less than gas for a trip to Atl.

I'm in the (slow) process of moving to the SW Atlanta area. One of the
advantages is the proximity to the toy stores. ;-)

The data sheets all say it glues fine with regular wood glues.

Nice! Thanks. The stuff, particularly the 3/4", is pricey but it is
beautiful. I may play with some of the 1/4" for panels first.

On 6/30/2012 5:29 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.

How heavy is that stuff compared to a sheet of regular plywood? Bamboo is
pretty light isn't it?

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On 6/30/12 8:54 PM, Steve Turner wrote:
On 6/30/2012 5:29 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells
great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.

How heavy is that stuff compared to a sheet of regular plywood? Bamboo
is pretty light isn't it?


First of all, get back over on Facebook. This was for all the
dial-up-ers. :-)

Secondly, it's pretty heavy. I think it's lighter than birch 7 ply, but
not by much.
One noticeable thing is how rigid it is. There's hardly any deflection
at all... some lengthwise and none noticeable width wise. Probably due
to the orientation of the middle ply.


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-MIKE- wrote in
:

On 6/30/12 5:32 PM, tiredofspam wrote:
How thick is the veneer?
What's the substrate like?


I knew these questions would come up :-).....
http://www.mikedrums.com/plyboo_edge_2.jpg

It's all solid bamboo, 3 plies- top/bottom layers are 4mm, middle is
11mm.



Wow! 4mm thick outer plies. That's just awesome! I'd be happy to have
1mm thick plies on the stuff they sell now. (If I want appearance grade
plywood, I think next time I'll cut my own veneers. Hope my ambition
does not outweigh my skill!)

Puckdropper
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Make it to fit, don't make it fit.

On 6/30/2012 5:29 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.



That is nice looking stuff Mike, , , but how well so you expect
paint to stick to it? ;~)

I knew these questions would come up :-).....
http://www.mikedrums.com/plyboo_edge_2.jpg

You dropped your pencil.

On Sat, 30 Jun 2012 17:29:38 -0500, -MIKE-
wrote:

Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.

Can you make a pointy stick out of it?

On 6/30/2012 9:19 PM, -MIKE- wrote:

First of all, get back over on Facebook. This was for all the
dial-up-ers. :-)

LOL ...


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On 7/1/12 8:46 AM, Leon wrote:
On 6/30/2012 5:29 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.



That is nice looking stuff Mike, , , but how well so you expect
paint to stick to it? ;~)


That was beautiful.

(we want it to have a natural cherry finish... so we're painting it
maroon.)


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On Sun, 01 Jul 2012 08:46:03 -0500, Leon lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote:

On 6/30/2012 5:29 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.



That is nice looking stuff Mike, , , but how well so you expect
paint to stick to it? ;~)

Ouch.

On 7/1/2012 11:09 AM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 7/1/12 8:46 AM, Leon wrote:
On 6/30/2012 5:29 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells
great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.



That is nice looking stuff Mike, , , but how well so you expect
paint to stick to it? ;~)


That was beautiful.

(we want it to have a natural cherry finish... so we're painting it
maroon.)




Excellent! LOL

On 7/1/2012 11:09 AM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 7/1/12 8:46 AM, Leon wrote:
On 6/30/2012 5:29 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells
great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.



That is nice looking stuff Mike, , , but how well so you expect
paint to stick to it? ;~)


That was beautiful.

(we want it to have a natural cherry finish... so we're painting it
maroon.)




One of my local suppliers in Houston has the same product samples, that
stuff is better looking that you could ever have imagined.

Looks like it is a dream to cut.

Be sure and post pictures of the done deal.

On 7/1/12 12:06 PM, Leon wrote:
On 7/1/2012 11:09 AM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 7/1/12 8:46 AM, Leon wrote:
On 6/30/2012 5:29 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells
great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.



That is nice looking stuff Mike, , , but how well so you expect
paint to stick to it? ;~)


That was beautiful.

(we want it to have a natural cherry finish... so we're painting it
maroon.)




One of my local suppliers in Houston has the same product samples, that
stuff is better looking that you could ever have imagined.

Looks like it is a dream to cut.

Be sure and post pictures of the done deal.



BTW, I'm looking for suggestions on a topcoat.
- protectant mostly, low to no gloss/sheen, satin at most
- would love if it darkened some, especially if it made the grain "pop"
- obviously ease of application (I don't have a good sprayer)

I honestly have gotten great results from Deft spray lacquer, but it
does nothing to highlight or darken. I haven't ruled out shellac as I've
been looking for an excuse to get into it.


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"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
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http://mikedrums.com

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On 6/30/2012 5:29 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.


Whats the core?

On 7/1/12 12:58 PM, Richard wrote:
On 6/30/2012 5:29 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.


Whats the core?

It's all the same bamboo...
http://www.mikedrums.com/plyboo_edge_2.jpg


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"Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life"
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http://mikedrums.com

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On 7/1/2012 12:24 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 7/1/12 12:06 PM, Leon wrote:
On 7/1/2012 11:09 AM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 7/1/12 8:46 AM, Leon wrote:
On 6/30/2012 5:29 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells
great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.



That is nice looking stuff Mike, , , but how well so you expect
paint to stick to it? ;~)


That was beautiful.

(we want it to have a natural cherry finish... so we're painting it
maroon.)




One of my local suppliers in Houston has the same product samples, that
stuff is better looking that you could ever have imagined.

Looks like it is a dream to cut.

Be sure and post pictures of the done deal.



BTW, I'm looking for suggestions on a topcoat.
- protectant mostly, low to no gloss/sheen, satin at most
- would love if it darkened some, especially if it made the grain "pop"
- obviously ease of application (I don't have a good sprayer)

I honestly have gotten great results from Deft spray lacquer, but it
does nothing to highlight or darken. I haven't ruled out shellac as I've
been looking for an excuse to get into it.

On 7/1/2012 12:24 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 7/1/12 12:06 PM, Leon wrote:
On 7/1/2012 11:09 AM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 7/1/12 8:46 AM, Leon wrote:
On 6/30/2012 5:29 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells
great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.



That is nice looking stuff Mike, , , but how well so you expect
paint to stick to it? ;~)


That was beautiful.

(we want it to have a natural cherry finish... so we're painting it
maroon.)




One of my local suppliers in Houston has the same product samples, that
stuff is better looking that you could ever have imagined.

Looks like it is a dream to cut.

Be sure and post pictures of the done deal.



BTW, I'm looking for suggestions on a topcoat.
- protectant mostly, low to no gloss/sheen, satin at most
- would love if it darkened some, especially if it made the grain "pop"
- obviously ease of application (I don't have a good sprayer)

I honestly have gotten great results from Deft spray lacquer, but it
does nothing to highlight or darken. I haven't ruled out shellac as I've
been looking for an excuse to get into it.


Well I would suggest Ol dMasters gel varnish on a scrap but first I
would contact the manufacturer.

On 7/1/2012 9:29 AM, Theodore Edward Stosterone wrote:
I knew these questions would come up :-).....
http://www.mikedrums.com/plyboo_edge_2.jpg

You dropped your pencil.

LOL!

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sparse, will expand to fill all available lanes.
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On 7/1/2012 1:02 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 7/1/12 12:58 PM, Richard wrote:
On 6/30/2012 5:29 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells
great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.


Whats the core?

It's all the same bamboo...
http://www.mikedrums.com/plyboo_edge_2.jpg



Thank you.

Interesting looking panel.

On Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 6:25:47 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
On 7/1/2012 12:24 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 7/1/12 12:06 PM, Leon wrote:
On 7/1/2012 11:09 AM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 7/1/12 8:46 AM, Leon wrote:
On 6/30/2012 5:29 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells
great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.



That is nice looking stuff Mike, , , but how well so you expect
paint to stick to it? ;~)


That was beautiful.

(we want it to have a natural cherry finish... so we're painting it
maroon.)




One of my local suppliers in Houston has the same product samples, that
stuff is better looking that you could ever have imagined.

Looks like it is a dream to cut.

Be sure and post pictures of the done deal.



BTW, I'm looking for suggestions on a topcoat.
- protectant mostly, low to no gloss/sheen, satin at most
- would love if it darkened some, especially if it made the grain "pop"
- obviously ease of application (I don't have a good sprayer)

I honestly have gotten great results from Deft spray lacquer, but it
does nothing to highlight or darken. I haven't ruled out shellac as I've
been looking for an excuse to get into it.



Do you mind if I ask who the local supplier in Houston is that carries it? I am doing a desk and looking for some.

On 12/25/16 8:40 PM, wrote:
On Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 6:25:47 PM UTC-5, Leon wrote:
On 7/1/2012 12:24 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 7/1/12 12:06 PM, Leon wrote:
On 7/1/2012 11:09 AM, -MIKE- wrote:
On 7/1/12 8:46 AM, Leon wrote:
On 6/30/2012 5:29 PM, -MIKE- wrote:
Here's a pic of the Plyboo I got.
http://www.mikedrums.com/bamboo_on_saw.jpg

Expensive stuff but man is it gorgeous. Cuts like butta and smells
great.
Soon to be cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and cabinet sides.



That is nice looking stuff Mike, , , but how well so you expect
paint to stick to it? ;~)


That was beautiful.

(we want it to have a natural cherry finish... so we're painting it
maroon.)




One of my local suppliers in Houston has the same product samples, that
stuff is better looking that you could ever have imagined.

Looks like it is a dream to cut.

Be sure and post pictures of the done deal.



BTW, I'm looking for suggestions on a topcoat.
- protectant mostly, low to no gloss/sheen, satin at most
- would love if it darkened some, especially if it made the grain "pop"
- obviously ease of application (I don't have a good sprayer)

I honestly have gotten great results from Deft spray lacquer, but it
does nothing to highlight or darken. I haven't ruled out shellac as I've
been looking for an excuse to get into it.



Do you mind if I ask who the local supplier in Houston is that carries it? I am doing a desk and looking for some.


Start here.
http://alternacorp.com


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