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"Isn't this just downstream (mud) of the big Indian? I was stationed at McConnell from '87-'91. If I recall correctly, it gets pretty skinny there and requires dredging every few years.
For the non locals, it's pronounced…"
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Frame Material
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Chuck Gower replied to twoblacklabs's discussion Frame Material
"Nothing scientific, I felt it would be stronger but the lower cost factor made me go that way."
Dave Z replied to twoblacklabs's discussion Frame Material
"Chuck,
Why "didn't you want to use CVG fir?"
just curious.
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Chuck Gower replied to twoblacklabs's discussion Frame Material
"I used white oak and I was looking for ash, though it seemed difficult just as well to find clear white oak it seemed to work. My understanding is most white oak and ash come from the Eastern and South Eastern US. I like the idea of…"
twoblacklabs replied to twoblacklabs's discussion Frame Material
"Thanks.
This is exactly the info I'm looking for. I wasn't sure Southern Yellow Pine would be a good wood to use for frames. While I realize the boats have and can be built from just about anything, I want to build something visually…"
Frank R replied to twoblacklabs's discussion Frame Material
"You may want to visit LL Johnson Lumber in Charlotte, Michigan. It is well stocked and should not be too far for you."
Dave Z replied to twoblacklabs's discussion Frame Material
"Southern yellow pine and cypress should be reasonably and regionally available. They would work for frames. One of the first boats I built (not a drifter) was made using cypress. Plenty strong, weathers well."
twoblacklabs replied to twoblacklabs's discussion Frame Material
"Again, thanks.
I would love to boat up to class IV as I have been a whitewater kayaker for over 20 years. However, it will mostly be up to class III with most being flat water. Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Ideally, I will have…"
Rick Newman replied to twoblacklabs's discussion Frame Material
"John, having already done the search made it easier for me to give you directions. Plus I have read almost every entry ever made on the site.It doesn't hurt that I spend much of my time on a computer and have an IT degree, combine that with…"
twoblacklabs replied to twoblacklabs's discussion Frame Material
"Thanks. I will try that search. It still amazes me, as accurate as computers are, the human brain recognizes what I am looking but the search engines do not. Your brain made the cognitive association to something you have researched before, even…"
Rick Newman replied to twoblacklabs's discussion Frame Material
"John, try search for pine vs oak. I found a lot of prior posts when I did. I also found alot when I searched for Port Orford Cedar. Alaskan Yellow Cedar should prove popular too.
Do you have Roger Fletcher's book yet? Drift Boat's…"
twoblacklabs replied to Greg Hatten's discussion Wood Boats and Coleman Lanterns
"I really like this."
twoblacklabs replied to Jordan Davis's discussion Bedliner use as topside coating?
"BUMP.
I too am curious about this. Anybody?"
Roger Fletcher left a comment for twoblacklabs
"Welcome, friend. Am traveling abnd noted your request. Chers, Roger"
twoblacklabs replied to Greg Hatten's discussion Wooden Boat "Guide"
"VERY NICE VIDEO! I loved it. Especially when view in hd. Nice shots of the scenery and the boat. Of course the whitewater only puts me over the edged. We need more whitewater shots!"
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Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 4:58pm on August 17, 2011,
Roger Fletcher said… - Welcome, friend. Am traveling abnd noted your request. Chers, Roger
- At 6:49pm on April 9, 2009,
Rick Newman said…
- Welcome to Wooden Boat People! Tell us more about your boat(s) and interests. I have found many neat, knowledgeable people, all of whom seem to be very helpful and very willing to help others. Hey, with a name like two black labs I bet that you have a picture of your dogs in a boat to share.
Rick Newman
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