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Material: Wood species?
By:Chris
Date: 5/15/2013, 3:01 pm

I am ready to start striping my canoe but am having issues with which woods to use. I am trying to achieve a very light colored look on the bulk of the canoe and a big contrast with a dark red look for accent strips. Located down south I am limited somewhat at the local lumber yards. Could Bass wood be used for the bulk of the strip? I know this is a soft wood but once it is glassed maybe it could work. My only issue now would be the accent dark reddish wood. Any suggestions for me?

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Material: Wood species?
Chris -- 5/15/2013, 3:01 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 5/15/2013, 4:59 pm
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Jerome Jankowski -- 5/15/2013, 5:04 pm
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scottbaxter -- 5/15/2013, 11:42 pm
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ancient kayaker -- 5/16/2013, 7:01 pm
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scottbaxter -- 5/16/2013, 10:05 pm
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ancient kayaker -- 5/17/2013, 10:22 am
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Jay Babina -- 5/16/2013, 7:22 am
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scottbaxter -- 5/16/2013, 7:38 am
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Sean Dawe -- 5/16/2013, 7:58 am
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Mike Bielski -- 5/16/2013, 5:38 pm
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robert l -- 5/17/2013, 12:22 am
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Luke H -- 5/20/2013, 4:10 pm