Re: [Paddlewise] Ethics of wooden kayaks

From: John Fereira <jaf30_at_cornell.edu>
Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 14:42:21 -0500
At 12:50 PM 10/30/00 -0600, Donald R. Reid wrote:
>Nick,
>
>The idea of using cypress was a good one ... the outdoor
>cypress furniture factory supplied over 2,500' of 'cove and
>bead' for $ 250.00 (mostly 6' - 8 pieces, some 10') for my
>double.  All nice consistant light color.  This all came
>from his scrap pile so I feel that I saved the material from
>wasteful 'burning' which was it's destination.
>
>I'm well on my way with the construction process.
>
>The guy is willing to do more (using my C & B bits) in case
>anyone is interested.  Shipable by UPS ....

If anyone else is considering building a stripper and is thinking about
ripping their own strips but doesn't have the tools:  84 Lumber has an
internet special price on a Porter-Cable 690 router for $129.  List price
on that model is normally $299.  I just ordered one yesterday.



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