"Hello Ray! I am going to build a set of spruce oars. Should I rip the spruce to 1x1 and end for end the pieces and laminate them back together? Or would it be better to use one solid plank of wood for the shafts?
My concern is warpage. Thanks!"
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Charles Ray Heater replied to Russ Tuter's discussion Why not Red Oak
"Spot on advice Tim! Avoid Oaks for drift boats. Use Sapele, Khaya, Utile, Honduras, Douglas Fir, Sitka Spruce, Yellow Cedars. Pay the price for these fine boat building woods now or pay for premature maintenance of the Oaks later."
Charles Ray Heater replied to Dave Z's discussion Dust Control Systems
"Dave;
I use various dust collection systems for my work. I have a Jet unit for my table saw that is OK. I use my portable power vacuum to draw chips from my portable planer. I do the same with my stationary belt…"
Charles Ray Heater replied to Kevin Kay's discussion Need help identifying my wooden drift boat
"Kevin:
Our shop continues to use slotted screws especially in the areas of heavy wear. Slotted screws are much easier to remove in the areas of the chine cap and I would venture on the bottom as well. Removing Phillips head screws are…"
Charles Ray Heater replied to Steve Jaccaud's discussion CHINE WOOD
"The Ipe bends fine. A dimension of 1/2" thickness works very well. Ipe weathers very very well. We suggest oiling the Ipe cap. You must have sharp tools when milling the wood.
After the scarf is cut I treat the mating…"
Charles Ray Heater replied to Steve Jaccaud's discussion CHINE WOOD
"In my experience I have come to regard White Oak as well as Red Oak as inferior woods for building a drift boat, expecially in the area of the chine. The wood does not weather well and it is very difficult to find any oak that does not have…"
Charles Ray Heater replied to Kevin C.'s discussion ipe wood
"Hi Don:
I'm an old friend of A.J.'s. I would like to meet you sometime.
I have an Ipe chine cap, 1/2" x 1 3/4" attached to a boat I sold recently. It is everything described by the others. I think…"
Charles Ray Heater replied to chris towles's discussion Dealing with mold on oiled interiors
"Try 30 Seconds moss and mildew remover. It is inexpensive and can be purchased at Fred Meyer. It is best to store a wood boat indoors.
Ray
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McKenzie float
Fellow Boaters;
I just sent a message to montanaboatbuilders forum that I was planning on a McKenzie River float for this coming McKenzie River boat show in April. I would like some advice about floating the upper river. I have launched from Paradise in the past. Would like to do above. We will have 2 days at that time to do the float.
Ray Heater
I just sent a message to montanaboatbuilders forum that I was planning on a McKenzie River float for this coming McKenzie River boat show in April. I would like some advice about floating the upper river. I have launched from Paradise in the past. Would like to do above. We will have 2 days at that time to do the float.
Ray Heater
Posted on November 10, 2008 at 6:25pm — 2 Comments
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- At 10:28am on March 14, 2013,
Josh Wieschowski said… Hello Ray! I am going to build a set of spruce oars. Should I rip the spruce to 1x1 and end for end the pieces and laminate them back together? Or would it be better to use one solid plank of wood for the shafts?
My concern is warpage. Thanks!
- At 7:09pm on October 22, 2008,
Randy Dersham said… - Welcome Ray!
I'm looking forward to your input and expertise on the forums. I hope you find it fun.
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