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Use of Cypress for strip construction
By:Brian Barnett
Date: 3/17/1999, 2:29 pm

Live in FL and choice Western Red Cedar and Redwood is hard to find without special ordering it. Found a place to get Cypress of good quality but was wondering if the wood bends well when cut 3/4" by 1/4", is relatively heavy due to higher specific gravity or takes epoxy resin well. Anyone opinions on whether to use this or not? Thanks.

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Use of Cypress for strip construction
Brian Barnett -- 3/17/1999, 2:29 pm
Re: Use of Cypress for strip construction
Brian Barnett -- 3/24/1999, 10:32 am
Re: Use of Cypress for strip construction
Jamin -- 3/19/1999, 9:33 pm
If you got it, Use it
Paul Jacobson -- 3/17/1999, 5:35 pm
Re: If you got it, Use it
Norman Bull -- 3/18/1999, 3:59 pm
Re: Use of Cypress for strip construction
Bob Marr -- 3/17/1999, 3:41 pm