: I am looking for help in finding clear cedar to build my first
: strip built kayak. Does anyone know the best place to find clear
: cedar boards at a reasonable price in Ohio. I am located just
: outside Columbus but would drive anywhere within reason. The
: best I have been able to find is over $7.00 a lineal foot for 1
: x 6 x 20' boards. That was all that was available and the price
: rivals teak and other exotics..

I found cedar at Hartville lumber for .99 cents a lineal foot for 1 x 6 rough one side and s4s clear 1 x 6 cedar for $2.99 a lineal foot.They have a very good selection of both in lenths up to and over 18 feet.It would be a couple hour drive ,but might be worth it.I remember someone looking for dark brown cedar and they also had long lenths of that also.If you google Hartville lumber or hartville harware you will find the address and directions.If you go for lumber stop in front at the hardware store,they have any tools you might be looking for and at decent prices. Good luck