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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Recommended Dimensions of Frame
By:dave koslow
Date: 7/31/2014, 5:00 pm

Red Oak can be a problem. The cell structure is very different than White Oak, it is like a bundle of open straws and will suck up moisture. You will hafta encapsulate it in epoxy, several coats on every surface.

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Skin-on-Frame: Recommended Dimensions of Frame Components
Clark -- 7/31/2014, 3:56 pm
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dave koslow -- 7/31/2014, 5:00 pm
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Clark -- 7/31/2014, 5:15 pm
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john vanburen -- 8/2/2014, 8:04 am
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Bill Hamm -- 8/3/2014, 12:24 am
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Randy Knauff -- 8/5/2014, 6:07 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 8/5/2014, 8:32 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 8/6/2014, 12:44 am
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Peter Lord -- 8/7/2014, 5:30 pm