You can buy raka from http://www.raka.com/.

: Northern tool and equipment had 4" spring clamps 2 for $1.99. not sure
: if its a good deal, but I bought eight.they are a national chain and also
: a mail order company.

: Also went into the local specialty wood store. the only cedar the guy said
: they had was "aromatic" looked like it had lots of knots,as did
: thier pine. he suggested cypress, anyone use this he said it was pretty
: flexible.

: Then went to lumber yard that looked like I was fixing to waste my Time.They
: had clear pine 1x6 or 1x8 in16ft. lengths. "NO KNOTS". I had
: originally asked about western red cedar, he advised that thier yard about
: an hour or so away stocked it in the same lengths. Being amzed that I had
: actually found some decent wood( and also being on a motorcycle). Iforgot
: to ask a price. Will call them shortly.

: how many 1x's owuld I need for a 17-18 foot yak.I plan on getting mostly
: cedar with clear pine for accents. Also I appreciate all the answers I
: have recieved from everyone,Most other Hobbies(addictions - I believe my
: wife calls 'em) Everyone wants to keep thier secrets to themselves.

: where can I purchase Raka.