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6th May 2008, 10:21 AM #1New Member
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White Beech
Hi guys, i was wondering if anyone could tell me if using White Beech as a Mahogany replacement for the frame of a Cold Mold Constructed Glen-L runabout boat is acceptable?
I'm liking the Beech because of its weight and look.
If it is no good any suggestions would be appreciated.
I live in S.Aust if that is of any help enabling me to locate a supplier.
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6th May 2008, 01:54 PM #2
That would be the worst decision you could possibly make. The white beech is a wonderful decking timber similar to teak in terms of use. Its oiliness protects it from the elements when left bare. However you can't use it as a structural component in a glued structure as it doesn't glue reliably at all for highly stressed components.
Deck overlay over plywood is OK if you take precautions with the gluing - but for hull components it would be a potential disaster.
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Michael Storer
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6th May 2008, 05:09 PM #3New Member
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Hi Mike, Thanks for the info, any suggestions on what timber to use, and that i might be able to get locally?
Darren
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6th May 2008, 07:11 PM #4
Many people end up using ply these days. Or cedar veneers. Sometimes Duck Flat can get gaboon veneers.
Um ...
MIK
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6th May 2008, 08:36 PM #5Senior Member
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Hi Dazzla,
I plan on using hoop pine for the frames in a similar style boat. Celery top pine is another good timber. As mike said ply is probably the easiest and readily available.
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Michael
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8th May 2008, 12:38 PM #6New Member
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Hi Michael, just checking, but are you suggesting using hoop pine for the frames of the boat or hoop pine as a ply for the out skin? Ive done a little research and have noticed that some people have even used timbers like brushbox and kwilla but im thinking that they are both on the heavier side... whats you opinion?
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8th May 2008, 01:34 PM #7
Howdy Dazzla,
Read the whole thread more carefully.
Michael Storer
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8th May 2008, 02:18 PM #8Senior Member
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Howdy Dazzla,
I plan on using recycled Hoop Pine timber(not ply) for the frames only. I'm using hoop pine ply cold molded for the skin/hull of the boat .
Hope I haven't confused you.
cheers
Michael.
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23rd October 2018, 08:37 PM #9New Member
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White beech is very durable but it's oiliness makes it very difficult to glue or to glue other items to it. I'd use hoop pine.
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