Harald

Thanks for the info on birch wood. I don't know that I want to take the time to build furniture out of the wood. I'd rather spend time paddling a kayak. I will take your advise and avoid birch for the boat though. Perhaps I can use some of the beetle kill white spruce trees in my back yard.

> Birch is HEAVY, it may be up to twice as heavy as cedar. Most seriously,
> though, it is extremely challenging to work with. I would guess that
> finishing would take at least three times longer compared to cedar,
> cutting it is also a challenge.

> Birch is beatiful, though, for instance used in furniture (our kitchen is
> made in birch). Be prepared that the wood from your trees can be a little
> on the knotty side.

> Harald R.