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Re: Need a source for Oak Ribs
By:Jack Gilman
Date: 10/13/1999, 8:59 am
In Response To: Re: Need a source for Oak Ribs (Mike Scarborough)

Hi All- Thanks for the responses. I guess the solution is to go to ML Condon & have them mill & rip the oak to size. I thought there might be a supplier of ready-made ribs. I also thank Tom for the advice on the deadrise. I will make the cockpit caoming a bit bigger on the long axis to make it easier to get into. This will effect the placement of the 1st masik. I hope this will not cause any problem in the overall boat, but since it doesn't effect the hull, it shouldn't. Thanks! Jack

> Most wood suppliers will cut to any dimensions you need (for a price). I
> seem to remember that you are located in the New York City area. If that
> is correct you might try M. L. Condon in White Plains or try looking in
> the classified ads in Wooden Boat magazine for a supplier closer to you.

Messages In This Thread

Need a source for Oak Ribs
Jack Gilman -- 10/12/1999, 10:19 am
Re: Need a source for Oak Ribs
Paul G. Jacobson -- 10/14/1999, 3:47 am
Re: Need a source for Oak Ribs
Jay Babina -- 10/13/1999, 8:26 am
Re: Need a source for Oak Ribs
Tom -- 10/13/1999, 1:04 am
Re: Need a source for Oak Ribs
Tom -- 10/14/1999, 12:02 pm
Re: Need a source for Oak Ribs
Jay Babina -- 10/13/1999, 8:35 am
Re: Need a source for Oak Ribs
Tom -- 10/13/1999, 8:29 pm
Re: Need a source for Oak Ribs
Mike Scarborough -- 10/12/1999, 10:39 am
Re: Need a source for Oak Ribs
Jack Gilman -- 10/13/1999, 8:59 am
Alternatives to Oak?
Jack Gilman -- 10/14/1999, 9:13 am
Willow as frame members
Ed Valley -- 10/15/1999, 2:08 pm
Board Silly
Mike Scarborough -- 10/14/1999, 4:36 pm
Re: Alternatives to Oak?
Mike Hanks -- 10/14/1999, 9:40 am