: I have an opportunity to pick up some nice poplar boards and was wondering if
: poplar is an acceptable wood for kayak building. I would of course have to
: cut them and put a cove and bead on them. I am planning on building a
: Great Auk out of Nicks book. Thanks

I used it to build the hardwood parts of the adjustable footbrace in Nick's book. I agree that it is heavy, somewhat brittle also.