Sounds like you might be a bit confused -- you don't need plywood for a strip-built design. Just plain ol' 3/4" planks of cedar, pine, redwood, etc. You cut strips 1/4" thick, for strips that have a final dimension of 1/4"x3/4". If you want to avoid doing scarf joints, look for wood that is about 1 foot longer than your final boat. For cove and bead strips you need a router table (or shaper) and the bits to go with them -- about $35, I believe.

Dean

> All in all, it looks like Im headed in the direction of a strip afterall.
> I undertsand Luan is a good inexspensive wood, but when inquiring at
> lumberyards for "strip suitable" wood, exactly what thickness of
> the shheets am I looking at? I understand I cut the strips to 1/2",
> but whats the actual thickness of the sheet of wood? 1/8" ? Is it
> plywood strips or veneer? or...?

> Lastly, how much is a milling kit anyway? You kno, for beads and such.

> Yes, Ill be ordering the forementioned book!

> Best,

> Pete