: Very true... Hardwoods also add a ton of work. They are generally
: more difficult to shape, bend and sand. They're so much prettier
: though than softwoods!! You can build a 40 pound stripper
: entirely out of hardwoods. The "Nereida" was mostly
: Honduran mahogany, curly maple and walnut (about a 80/10/10
: ratio) with a touch of black cherry. Topped out at 42 pounds
: using 3/16" strips (with tricks I've learned since 2008 I
: could have saved a pound or two). That's the same weight as my
: first Guillemot with 1/4" thick white cedar and WAY too
: much glass and epoxy. I knew the curly maple was going to be
: pretty under the glass and clearcoat, but I was surprised at
: home much it enhanced the grain of the mahogany. It blew me
: away. We need 3D internet pictures...

That is a beautiful look. Thanks for sharing :)