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Strongly agree! With patient handling it will bend to a radius of x60 thickness even when really dry, and takes glue well. I use it for laminated ribs and stems, and makes an attractive gunnel sandwiched between two layers of WRC. Less brittle than WRC. I haven't noticed any rotting - it's been a lot better than oak in that department.