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Re: thanks for the tip...
By:Brian Nystrom
Date: 9/5/2003, 1:05 pm
In Response To: thanks for the tip... (Frank Eberdt)

Before you break out the epoxy, please read my post. It will save you a lot of work and possibly some grief.

Red oak's reputation for rot comes from the shipbuilding industry, where it is not considered an ideal wood. Kayaks are not subject to the same issues and red oak works wonderfully. BTW, I've verified this with a friend who works at a shipbuilding museum.

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: ah it feels so good when it finally works out...
Frank Eberdt -- 9/4/2003, 10:12 pm
Re: Never tempt the gods of rib bending...
Frank Eberdt -- 9/6/2003, 6:41 pm
Re: Never tempt the gods of rib bending...
Brian Nystrom -- 9/8/2003, 12:34 pm
Re: I will keep trying...
Frank Eberdt -- 9/8/2003, 1:57 pm
Re: I will keep trying...
Brian Nystrom -- 9/8/2003, 2:44 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: ah it feels so good when it fin
Chris Moore -- 9/6/2003, 3:08 pm
Re: you're right it is all in the perspective...
Frank Eberdt -- 9/6/2003, 4:51 pm
Re: you're right it is all in the perspective...
Brian Nystrom -- 9/8/2003, 12:22 pm
Just a thought
Paul G. Jacobson -- 9/4/2003, 11:55 pm
I'm glad I read that! *NM*
Roger Tulk -- 9/6/2003, 12:02 pm
Red oak
Brian Nystrom -- 9/5/2003, 1:01 pm
thanks for the tip...
Frank Eberdt -- 9/5/2003, 8:51 am
Re: thanks for the tip...
Brian Nystrom -- 9/5/2003, 1:05 pm
so much to learn, ..so little time.., thanks..... *NM*
Frank Eberdt -- 9/5/2003, 2:36 pm