oak, oak and more oak

[poetprince]

are there any wood experts out there
who could tell me if 'Canyon Live Oak'
(Quercus chrysolepis)
can be utilized in any way for boatbuilding?
it is extremely dense
doesn't grow all that straight
but in fact has some beautiful sweeping curves
it's branch formation
may also provide a good source for 'knees'

in the old days it was prized by pioneers
for wagon wheels and axles
as well as hammerheads (mallets) and wedges
used extensively for splitting redwood railroad ties.

although this is a query
for potential usages/markets
i can also answer a few questions if need be

~poetprince

[Jeff]

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