Posted by ken on March 04, 2003 at 13:56:29:
In Reply to: Texas live oak posted by Chris M on March 04, 2003 at 09:07:17:
: I have ample like oak in my area, but I can't find any info on the adaptability to boatbuilding. If anyone has any info or can point me in the right direction, I could sure use the help. Thanks.
I am in coastal Georgia, looking for good boat lumber. I have heard that live oak is excellant, but nobody mills that anymore. I been hearing that that was one of the prime woods in the days of the sailing ships. I saw some at a little bandsaw private sawmill, it was quite pretty, tighter grain than white/red oak. This particular log showed imperfections that disallowed it from boat lumber, but the grain was really tight. If you could get a straight clear log, you likely got something fine.
Not being able to find straight clear lumber in my area, other than southern yellow pine, I guess I'll just use the clear pine. I can get plenty of the pine and able to pick thru the lumberyard to get the pieces I like. I cant pick and choose from any of the oak, ash, mahogany suppliers, I just have to accept what they shove into my truck.