: I've been looking into building a kayak. This winter I'm going to try a S&G,
: but I want to get a kayak before then, so this weekend (I have a three
: day) I'm going to start and hopefully get all the wood work finished on a
: Skin-on-Frame kayak, unless it's really nice out, then I'm going paddling.
: I have very limited local places to buy lumber. I checked out Menard's
: today, and they didn't have any clear pine or spruce. I'm going to travel
: 35 miles after work today and look at Home Depot. Any advice for this
: would be helpful. How many knots of what size are acceptable if I can't
: find clear?
: Also, has anyone used willow for the ribs in a West Greenland style kayak? I
: can get this and it includes a nice float trip. Otherwise, what wood works
: best that you can get at Home Depot?
: Thank you for the info.

: Bryan

Home Depot has 2 grades of pine. The upper grade is clear. You'll have to scarf cause their wood doesn't come clear in 16' lengths.

Roger