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  1. 29th September 2012, 01:02 PM #1
    Tony Hook
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    Default Timber suggestion for kayak ribs in Sydney

    Hi All,

    Up up to the rib stage on a Greenland kayak - all wood with ballistic nylon covering.

    For the ribs Iv'e tried Tassie Oak with no success. This after soakin for 5 days and steaming.

    Does anyone have any suggestions on both the best type of wood to use for bending into ribs and where to get it in Sydney?

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    Default Kayak frames

    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Hook View Post
    Hi All,

    Up up to the rib stage on a Greenland kayak - all wood with ballistic nylon covering.

    For the ribs I've tried Tassie Oak with no success. This after soakin for 5 days and steaming.

    Does anyone have any suggestions on both the best type of wood to use for bending into ribs and where to get it in Sydney?

    Cheers
    Tony
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    When I sold Paulownia a few of my customers used it for making moulded frames. I believe they laminated the timber using 4.5 mm or 6 mm strips depending on how tight the bend was. This method produced strength from the glue but as Paulownia is very light the overall weight was low. A Geoff Moase 0411676854 took over my business and could supply to Sydney if you can't find some there.

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    Some guys over at the sea kayak forum suggest carbonised edge laminated lamelle (sometimes called coffee coloured) with good success.
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  5. 10th October 2012, 09:59 AM #4
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    Silver ash: best bending timber in Australia. These guys will have it: Anagote Timbers Pty Ltd
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