New Tyer 1,

Brad can answer your question better, but, a true quad is made from 4 pie shaped pieces of bamboo with 2 strips wider which will give you a rectangle or 4 sided rod. A Poor Man's Quad is made from 2 pieces of bamboo glued together which will make a rectangle with 2 sides wider than the other 2 sides. Both will require planning to form your taper and you end up with the same look, but, one method takes more time and hours.


I know Brad can explain this better and he can correct anything I stated which may not be correct.