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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Stringer thickness
By:Marc Upchurch
Date: 8/22/2016, 4:19 pm
In Response To: Skin-on-Frame: Stringer thickness (Charles Robinson)

Pine is stronger and stiffer than cedar - and more dense.

Yes, but I would put the 5/8" direction in the same direction as the skin. That gets you more strength if you get hit from the side.

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Skin-on-Frame: Stringer thickness
Charles Robinson -- 8/22/2016, 3:13 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Stringer thickness
Marc Upchurch -- 8/22/2016, 4:19 pm