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Material: poplar??? and foam????
By:Ron Wiebe
Date: 4/10/2002, 10:06 pm

I have a question about poplar, I am doing a chevron pattern with a dark and light wood. I have some poplar in the shop that is a very white looking wood.
I know that in the outside world, poplar is very poor for holding up in the elements(rain,sun and the sort). And I know that it will all be covered with the glass and all. But is it a poor idea to use poplar in my boat because of it's durability?,,,, even though it's all sealed?
2nd ? can anyone direct me to a website that has good sizes of minicell foam for the seat project, I measured my seat that I had made for my other boat and it measured about 4" thick in places, and all I find is 3" thick at the most.
thanks,,,Ron

Messages In This Thread

Material: poplar??? and foam????
Ron Wiebe -- 4/10/2002, 10:06 pm
Re: Foam pieces
Rod Tait -- 4/11/2002, 12:32 pm
Re: Material: poplar??? and foam????
A_M_P -- 4/10/2002, 10:26 pm