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Date: 11/30/2001, 9:19 pm
: Go for it. Cedar has been used for canoe ribs for well over 100 years, so if
: the size is right and the wood bends micely, then I see nothing to worry
: about.
: The only "if" in htat endorsement was for the size. If your plans
: called for oak, which is stronger for its size than cedar, then you might
: need a bigger cross section on cedar ribs than on oak ones.
: PGJ
Paul,
thanks for the re-enforcement, I know that cedar was used for canoe ribs, Morris' plans call for yelow cedar, pity I cant get it without a 7 hour drive. More of a pity I broke all 19 POC ribs, before I got pissed and built a proper set up. I'll post pic's in the near future.
Bob
Messages In This Thread
- Skin-on-Frame: WRC for Ribs?
Bob Kelim -- 11/30/2001, 5:46 pm- Re: Skin-on-Frame: WRC for Ribs?
Greg Stamer -- 12/2/2001, 2:01 pm- go for it
Paul G. Jacobson -- 11/30/2001, 8:02 pm- and I will
Bob Kelim -- 11/30/2001, 9:19 pm- And/or maybe space them closer *NM*
Jim -- 11/30/2001, 8:30 pm - And/or maybe space them closer *NM*
- go for it
- Re: Skin-on-Frame: WRC for Ribs?
