One note on Oak; I have a Cosine Wherry that is six years old. I have noticed that over time the epoxy came free. It did not bond to the oak as well as it did the redwood and the fir. I have read that Oak is not as good for epoxy, as it does not absorb the resin like other woods. Perhaps it was caused by something else but I find it odd that only the oak has a problem.

> I am half way through with my first stitch and glue and I am
> eagerly looking forward to a strip built. I have access to as much
> free red oak, white oak, popular and gum as I need. Are these woods
> usable in strip builts? If not why not? What would happen if I used
> them?