Michael,

I think the problem with WRC for sheer clamps is putting nails through it. Small dimensions of WRC split easily when nails are driven through it. I have used it to great success on a few skin-on-frame kayaks, plus on a plywood on frame (kind of like 'sheer' clamp at the sheer chines and keel) kayak. I drilled pilot holes in my cedar stringers and used screws instead of nails.

Mike

: Hello,
: I seen on CLC's sight that they do not reccomend red cedar for shear clamps.
: Any thoughts on this. I plan on using red cedar for shear clamps on my
: Shearwater Baidarka and am wondering if I should change to a different
: wood.
: Thanks
: Michael