Make sure you use a hardwood that isn't oily, might not take epoxy well, other than that go for it.

t

: Hi Bob,

: I am stripping my first boat, but my vote is yes for a hardwood starter
: strip. Someone mentioned a couple of days ago that they were using
: mahogany and found that it took clamping without much damage. I am using
: walnut and found that it stands up to lots of taping and clamping much
: better then the cedar that only has tape or clamps on it once.

: John