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Boat building lumber. Here in New England and in other areas of the northern midwest etc we are blessed with a fair supply of oaks and other native woods proven practical for boatbuilding -- often available from small sawyers tucked away in the back country. Boat lumber is usually very high grade wood. However this does not mean that suitable sources cannot be found in other areas even those that are far inland.

It finishes well and resists shrinkage swelling and warping. It is not uncommon however for lumberyards to ship lumber a considerable distance and to work on a custom-order basis even with individuals building their own boats. Boat building and joinery the most demanding of skills requires the most discerning selection of material.

But it is available albeit very expensive. With air dried old growth recycled lumber the high grain density stability and. It is still widely used for building aircraft.

These woods are pine fir spruce and cedar. Shipwright Louis Sauzedde shows you how to tell the difference between white oak and red oak for proper wooden boat building. Air dried as all boat building materials must be lumber of the nature of flitch sawn Virginia white cedar is rare.

We specialize in clear edge grain and unusual dimensions. If you plan on building a new boat or repairing an existing boat we are your source for boat building woods and marine grade plywood. Low to High Price.

Produced by Fish Hawk Films. Whether youre patching a hole or building from scratch Great Lakes Skipper has discount prices on the fiberglass boat paint tools boat backing plates teak balsa and marine-grade wood youll need for your project. Exotic Lumber proudly supports the boat building repair and restoration community here in Maryland and throughout the entire East Coast.