Recent content by misty56

I am a fan of oak for the right jobs, but I don't think it's right for either application you mention. In general, oak (given your source I'm presuming it's a Quercus spp of domestic origin) is notoriously variable in quality and you must take great care to avoid any sapwood (the paler, softer...

Jings, it's amazing what a few pints does for some people.

Just so you know, sweetie-- I'll choose where I throw my rattles, not you.

Re: Carry on Boating - I don\'t think so! [ QUOTE ] If I were an MP I could claim thousands in expenses for that bit of research. [/ QUOTE ] Your honesty would automatically disqualify you. Re the price, though, petrol was five shillings (25p) a gallon in 1966, which is the year I started...

Dat's de one. The thing is, you've got to air these big questions from time to time, even thought they have inevitably been done before. (Not helped by the fact that the ybw search engine never seems to work.) Unlike other, similar forums, this one does not insist on wooden boats, but classic...

This is not a row. This is a lively debate.

Presumably he's trying to prevent cold bridges which could cause condensation to form and damage to his linings (as well as not encouraging corrosion) by minimising the amount of uninsulated steel that is in contact with the interior air and fittings. I like the idea in principle but I think on...

Agreed about Stellas-- nice boats. Anyone else notice this thread is now 897 views and counting? Guess we musta hit a topic of interest.....

Re: It\'s wood, Jim, but not as I know it..... I lived in France for a long time and if there is a lesson in How It Should Be Done for sustainable forestry management, the French teach it. It remains to be seen whether their system, evolved over centuries, will survive the changes currently...

I must admit I like that idea better. The one thing you need to ensure the health of wood is a good flow of air and it does sound like the OP's plans would mean that it would be difficult to arrange this. If I were going to use a timber solution I'd look at iroko or elm, which stands wet...

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[ QUOTE ] As to "What is a classic?" I am afraid that will have to wait till the paying work is out of the way...... [/ QUOTE ] I said I'd come back to this. It is of course one of the most interesting and thought-provoking questions, though frequently swept under the carpet for fear of...

Tell me, what kind of fantasy world do you occupy? You know nothing about me and you proceed to insult me with offensive ad-hominem abuse and presumptions about me and how I live my life, based on nothing more than your own prejudices. Pay attention to the following: you have lost the argument...

Re: It\'s wood, Jim, but not as I know it..... I suspect you're talking price ex-timber merchant. If you check the oak prices ex-sawmill for comparison I think you'll notice a difference. Most sawmills will need you to be taking more than a couple of 4x2 sticks, mark you. The Brazil Mahog in...

Re: It\'s wood, Jim, but not as I know it..... I thought the supply of Brazil Mahog had finally dried up, but it has been on and off for years. It's gorgeous stuff, but when you know the damage they do getting it.... I still have a small amount left of two oak logs I bought sawn into 1" and 2"...