: It is heavier than cedar, but much lighter than any other South
: American wood I have ran across. The boards I bought were about
: half the weight of black walnut. I got the idea from Joe
: Greenley as well after seeing his boats in person at the wooden
: boat in Port Townsend, they are amazing! As for finding peruvian
: walnut, I bought mine locally at a store called Windsor Plywood,
: however I have also seen a good stack at the Rockler store in
: Seattle. So if you have a Rockler in your area check it out, you
: can also order online from them.
: As for workability, I am using rolling bevel and had to sharpen/
: hone my block plane multiple times, but with a sharp plane it
: cuts just fine. I also went to 1/2 inch strips instead of 3/4
: for that part to make it bend easier. Cost about $8-$10 per
: board foot.
: Joe

Pretty boat, nice classic lines :)

Ouch on the price of the wood, well not as bad as some of the exotics, still much more than cedar.

Bill H.