TOPIC: Wood for bearers

Wood for bearers 8 years 10 months ago #131286

shmbry Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 43 Thank you received: 0	Hi Which species of wood, would you recommend for the floor bearers in my 1965 Owens runabout? Many thanks Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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woodglass Offline Junior Boarder Posts: 148 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	The nearly extinct Ply tree offers a nice selection for flooring material. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Tomahawk Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 238 Karma: 15 Thank you received: 2	plywood is what I chose for my stringers. I made sure all surfaces were coated with resin then glassed them in place. the biggest issue is not the quality of the wood but the quality of the seal. if water gets in it will be a problem. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: herters59
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