planks treatment

Discussion in 'Boatbuilding' started by peter g., Jun 25, 2004.

  1. peter g.

    peter g. Guest

    I am interested in old boat building techniques.
    Would anybody know how wood was treated for Gloucester schooners
    for example.
    I noticed there was no paint on those boats.
    I assume that wood was treated with oil, but how, which oil and
    for how long.
    Another question is what is the best material to put between planks
    for double planking.
    Someone suggested white lead, can it be gotten now?
    What is an alternative if lead can not be gotten?
    Linen soaked in paint, but which paint should it be soaked in?
    Any good source of mahogany for planks?
     
    peter g., Jun 25, 2004
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