Subject: Re: [baidarka] poplar for gunwhales?
From: Craig O'Donnell (dadadata@friend.ly.net)
Date: Thu Oct 11 2001 - 17:33:25 EDT
>I believe that when poplar gets wet it turns to mush so you need to
>water proof
>it kinda extra special..... bob klemick
>
>Andrew Lukban wrote:
>
>> Any thoughts on using scarfed poplar 1x2's for gunwhales? It is
>> absolutely clear, light and springy but kinda soft. I'm hoping to find
>> 1x3's of the same.
>>
>> Also, the Home Depot labels some of its lumber as "american wood". What
>> is this?
>>
> > Andrew :)
If it's "tulip poplar" or tuliptree, it's fine. Tulip poplar is not a poplar.
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