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Re: Is there any inexpensive alternative to marine grade plywood
By:Nolan Penney
Date: 10/13/1998, 7:51 am
In Response To: Is there any inexpensive alternative to marine grade plywood (scott wilhite)

> Im planning on building the San Javier stitch and glue single. The marine
> grade 4mm okoume that is recommended does not fit my budget. is there any
> alternative, If so, what are the consequences.

I built out of luan, and have absolutely no regrets.

Shop around, luan is not all the same. The stuff I've seen at Hechinger and Lows I wouldn't build anything out of. The stuff at 84 Lumber and Home Depot was very nice.

Messages In This Thread

Is there any inexpensive alternative to marine grade plywood
scott wilhite -- 10/10/1998, 9:37 pm
Re: Is there any inexpensive alternative to marine grade plywood
Nolan Penney -- 10/13/1998, 7:51 am
look locally
Brian C. -- 10/12/1998, 2:31 pm
Re: Is there any inexpensive alternative to marine grade plywood
Shawn Baker -- 10/11/1998, 10:56 pm
Re: Is there any inexpensive alternative to marine grade plywood
Don Varnau -- 10/11/1998, 11:13 am
Re: Is there any inexpensive alternative to marine grade plywood
Paul Jacobson -- 10/11/1998, 2:46 am
Re: Is there any inexpensive alternative to marine grade plywood
Mark Kanzler -- 10/11/1998, 10:00 am