Guest ib1boatnut Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Just wondering if this birch ply would be good for my cabinway parts. did a quick search I see some have used it inside just wondering if it would stand up outside, (stain varnish finish) To late for me now but would this have been a good ply to build with? Also I am going today to price/find fir or other hardwoods any thing I should avoid like maple or red oak. This weekender I really cheaped out on but if I enjoy sailing I would like to build a bit bigger boat that will last. That being said I was going to go with pine/spruce but not sure if it would be strong enough for mast ect. Thanks for any insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtansey Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 I'm no expert, but I know that baltic birch is the preferred ply for concrete forms involving curves. It's very strong pliable and stands up to those wet conditions without treatment so I imagine it wouldn't be to bad for building boats. I looked at some 1/4" last month and it was sanded on both faces and was 7 ply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryhill Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Built my Teal of Baltic. Was the best stuff I could find locally. Was $17 for 1/4" last winter. Up to $24 now. Like it, BUT stains quickly if it gets wet. Sailed to the Lake Pepin Messabout with one coat of epoxy on the interior. Showed dark stains in a couple days. Anything bright needs two coats of epoxy and varnish. Other than that glitch it worked very well. Stood up to some hard use this summer and a major dunking at the end of the season. I'll use it again. Dryin' out and gettin' chilly on Lake Pepin, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ib1boatnut Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Thanks Barry seeing is believing I'm sold. Found some clear fir but only 8' available. May have to pick through some 2x4 16 and glue up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ib1boatnut Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 I just remeberd cedar :-[, Barry Pyeatt made some awesome seats with it I may be able to use it to edge the birch and then stain to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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