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24th December 2007, 11:23 PM #1
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suitable timber for oars
I'm having a thaught about making some oars....nothing fancy...just oars for a tinny.
thinking about what would be appropriate timber.
I gather that the usual heavy hardwoods would be bit.... heavy
the various pines would probablybe a bit on the weak and prone to rott.
how about hoop or cyprus
any thaughts.
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25th December 2007, 07:05 AM #2
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Hi, I asked the same question a few days ago.
See the responses in the Boat Resources sub-forum.
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Bob
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25th December 2007, 07:17 AM #3
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This is the thread Bob is referring to:
Originally Posted by Knotaclue
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...highlight=oars
and here is another that is useful (esp for the link to another thread!):
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...highlight=oarsCheers
Jeremy
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26th December 2007, 10:44 PM #4
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Thanks chaps .
cheersAny thing with sharp teeth eats meat.
Most powertools have sharp teeth.
People are made of meat.
Abrasives can be just as dangerous as a blade.....and 10 times more painfull.
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27th December 2007, 08:01 AM #5
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Hey Soundie, I'll bring a couple of different sets down to TJ's if you're going, to give you a few ideas.
Cheers,
P
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27th December 2007, 12:42 PM #6
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that would be great.
I wonder if mango would make good oars..... maybe not
cheersAny thing with sharp teeth eats meat.
Most powertools have sharp teeth.
People are made of meat.
Abrasives can be just as dangerous as a blade.....and 10 times more painfull.
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