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Re: Spruce strips for a kayak?
By:Kent LeBoutillier
Date: 1/31/2000, 6:08 am
In Response To: Spruce strips for a kayak? (Hank)

Hi Hank, Spruce and cedar hould have a nice contrast. If you plan to cove and bead your strips I would stick with 1/4" thick. The edges come out better as the router bits are designed for 1/4" thick strips. Have fun!

Messages In This Thread

Spruce strips for a kayak?
Hank -- 1/30/2000, 9:12 pm
Re: Spruce strips for a kayak?
Kent LeBoutillier -- 1/31/2000, 6:08 am
Re: 3/16" strip and 1/4" bead?
Hank -- 1/31/2000, 8:30 am
Re: 3/16" strip and 1/4" bead?
Tony -- 1/31/2000, 8:11 pm
Got any pictures?
Paul G. Jacobson -- 2/2/2000, 6:32 am
Re: 3/16" strip and 1/4" bead?
John Michne -- 1/31/2000, 7:52 pm
Re: 3/16" strip and 1/4" bead?
Spidey -- 1/31/2000, 4:42 pm
Re: 3/16" strip and 1/4" bead?
Gary -- 2/2/2000, 10:39 am
Re: 3/16" strip and 1/4" bead?
Hank -- 1/31/2000, 6:32 pm
Re: 3/16" strip and 1/4" bead?
Spidey -- 1/31/2000, 10:40 pm
Re: Spruce strips for a kayak?
Shawn Baker -- 1/30/2000, 11:28 pm