: I have access to a large amount of old growth redwood with very tight
: straight grain as well as some of it that is birds eye. Does anyone know
: how this would work for a stripper?

: Dave, I use old growth redwood every day in canoes and kayaks. As with most woods, you will find a variety of colors in a batch of boards, but the dark reddish brown of the redwood is the reason most of my customers hang the boats on the wall, ceiling, in the rafters, behind reception desks.....The drawbacks of the wood include the fact that the splinters won't "fester" under your skin, and you might as well dig them out when you get them, because you will later....the redwood is more brittle than cedar....you must darken any filler you use with tinting agent....or not stir the sawdust/epoxy mix more than 2 you need to saturate the mix, or it will turn a pinkish color, because of the air in the mix....as with all wood, but redwood for sure, use a good lung and eye protection, good dust collection is a must, it makes a superfine dust, especially with the old really dry wood...also weigh your bundles of strips from different boards and you will find a great difference in the density of boards, the lightest are easiest to use, as you're building and after the boat is finished. good luck and of course, have fun, David Barrett