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Re: how many strips to cut?
By:Larry C.
Date: 3/7/1999, 6:13 pm
In Response To: how many strips to cut? (Robert Stanfield)

> I have cut 75 eight foot cedar boards and 35 12 foot boards my boat is
> 11'-0" long, do you think I need to cut more is is that plenty?

Robert, I built a "Wee Lassie" canoe that is 11.5' and I cut 50- 12'strips. I had some left when I was done. A decked boat(kayak) would need more but it sounds like you have plenty.

Larry C.

Messages In This Thread

how many strips to cut?
Robert Stanfield -- 3/7/1999, 5:05 pm
Re: how many strips to cut?
Paul Jacobson -- 3/7/1999, 9:31 pm
Re: how many strips to cut?
Robert Stanfield -- 3/8/1999, 7:55 am
Re: how many strips to cut?
Larry C. -- 3/7/1999, 6:13 pm
Re: how many strips to cut?
Rick S. -- 3/8/1999, 12:27 am
Re: how many strips to cut?
Robert Stanfield -- 3/8/1999, 8:03 am