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Re: Strip: First Coat on the Boat
By:Chip Sandresky
Date: 2/17/2002, 12:17 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: First Coat on the Boat (Greg Hughes)

: Looks great Chip. I kinda like the slight color variation. You've probably
: already mentioned this before but could you give me a recap on the species
: of wood you have used.

Hi Greg, thanks. The diamonds are Sitka Spruce, the outer stems are Mahogany, all the other strips are varying shades of Western Red Cedar. I don't think I would use Mahogany again; I like the color but it didn't bend well.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: First Coat on the Boat *Pic*
Chip Sandresky -- 2/17/2002, 3:30 am
Re: Strip: First Coat on the Boat
Greg Hughes -- 2/17/2002, 8:30 am
Re: Strip: First Coat on the Boat
Chip Sandresky -- 2/17/2002, 12:17 pm
Beautiful, and you diamonds really look nice. *NM*
John Monfoe -- 2/17/2002, 4:48 am