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Re: Strip: Aspen for strips
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 8/9/2010, 12:38 am
In Response To: Strip: Aspen for strips (Larry C.)

: Anybody ever use Aspen for strips. I found the boards at Lowes.
: They don't seem too heavy and are very white with no visible
: grain.
: I would like to use this wood for staining with analine dye. The
: consistent color is what I like. Any thoughts on Aspen, pro or
: con?

: Larry C.

Btw, the prices for hardwoods at the big box stores is just silly. It might be ok if you need one short board but too pricy for something like a kayak. I'd suggest looking in your phone book (remember those? ) for lumber yards specializing in hardwoods or might try www.woodfinder.com

Bill H.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Aspen for strips
Larry C. -- 8/8/2010, 1:07 pm
Re: Strip: Aspen for strips
Bill Hamm -- 8/9/2010, 12:38 am
Re: Strip: Aspen for strips *PIC*
Larry C. -- 8/9/2010, 6:56 pm
Re: Strip: Aspen for strips
Paul G. Jacobson -- 8/9/2010, 9:45 pm
Re: Strip: Aspen for strips
Larry C -- 8/11/2010, 11:07 am
Re: Strip: Aspen for strips
Paul G. Jacobson -- 8/17/2010, 12:54 pm
Re: Strip: Aspen for strips
fred graus -- 8/8/2010, 3:38 pm
Re: Strip: Aspen for strips
Kurt Maurer -- 8/8/2010, 8:21 pm
Re: Strip: Aspen for strips
Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 8/9/2010, 1:46 pm
Re: Strip: Aspen for strips
Bill Hamm -- 8/8/2010, 1:53 pm