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Re: You've taken the first steps.
By:RobP
Date: 6/27/2001, 9:02 am
In Response To: You've taken the first steps. (Roger Nuffer)

: What type of plywood are you planning on using?

I hope this is the most challenging part of boat building: I've been trying to get 4mm 1088 okoume in RI (an abundance of marine supplies, wouldn't you think?). My local lumber yard said they could get it (and deliver), but by the time I ordered a couple of days later, the distributor was sold out. I did some calling around and I'm told 4mm isn't the most popular around here and "don't know when we'll be gettin' some more. . ., it's imported ya know" I think a trip up to my old stomping ground in Somerville is in order. Now, if I can only fit a couple 4x8 sheets in my brother's minivan . . .move over kids! Finding the materials has been a fun sub-project all its own; I think I've been to some dingy lumber yards and managed to convince most of RI that I don't know what I'm doing. But I'm havin' fun!

Rob "oh no, not another homeowner" P

Messages In This Thread

delurking
RobP -- 6/25/2001, 9:39 am
You've taken the first steps.
Roger Nuffer -- 6/27/2001, 12:28 am
Re: You've taken the first steps.
RobP -- 6/27/2001, 9:02 am
Re: You've taken the first steps.
Roger Nuffer -- 6/27/2001, 4:46 pm
Re: You've taken the first steps. *NM*
Roger Nuffer -- 6/27/2001, 4:45 pm
Re: You've taken the first steps.
Ben -- 6/27/2001, 12:26 pm
In Lust with the Sea Spirit
Dick Gamble -- 6/26/2001, 6:35 am
Re: delurking
LeeG -- 6/25/2001, 3:14 pm
disko bay
RobP -- 6/26/2001, 9:19 am
Re: disko bay
Rob Macks -- 6/26/2001, 12:42 pm
Re: disko bay
Greg Stamer -- 6/27/2001, 4:39 pm
Re: disko bay
Rob Macks -- 6/27/2001, 7:42 pm
Re: disko bay
Greg Stamer -- 6/27/2001, 10:50 pm
The iceology of Disko Bay
!RUSS -- 6/28/2001, 12:16 am
Re: The iceology of Disko Bay
Greg Stamer -- 6/28/2001, 1:46 pm
Wild place, doing wild things.
!RUSS -- 6/30/2001, 8:37 am
Re: Wild place, doing wild things.
Greg Stamer -- 6/30/2001, 5:47 pm
Thanks Russ & Greg for you vivid descriptions.
John Monfoe -- 7/1/2001, 3:52 am
That's what I like about this board
Chip Sandresky -- 6/27/2001, 7:40 pm
Re: Oooh...
Don Beale -- 6/27/2001, 5:27 pm
Re:Definately do NOT mention the kayak during :) *NM*
Ben Staley -- 6/27/2001, 5:31 pm
Re: New hatch closures
Shawn Baker -- 6/27/2001, 11:15 am
Re: Compass interference? *NM*
Don Beale -- 6/27/2001, 10:42 am
Worry Not!
Ted Henry -- 6/27/2001, 1:16 pm
Re: Worry Not!
Rob Macks -- 6/27/2001, 7:45 pm
In that case, bring a really large lunch. ;) *NM*
Ted Henry -- 6/28/2001, 12:00 pm
Re: Compass interference?
Rob Macks -- 6/27/2001, 11:59 am
Re: Oh Rob? disco bay? hold forth por favor
LeeG -- 6/26/2001, 12:00 pm
Re: delurking
!RUSS -- 6/25/2001, 1:36 pm