> Hi John,

> Pacific Coast Cypress is also known as Alaskan Yellow Cedar and is a great
> softwood for skin on frame kayak frames as well as other uses. Easy to
> work, strong and steams/bends well. Where did you find it so cheap? Please
> email me if you want to avoid a rush of people buying it all up. It's a
> great wood! buy some. (and I'll buy the rest!)

> Good Luck

> Jed

Yep, Jed nailed it! ... the clerk said that it is also known as yellow cedar. If anyone is interested in this wood, located in Warwick, RI, pls. E-mail me - it is the least I can do to try and repay you for all the sound advice and links found on this board. John