I don't use epoxy with my Okoume. I also do not see it as being reported as having poor weathering characteristics in materials references. How...
Durability is a relative term Okoume IS a very stiff wood. That is why it is desirable for racers. Far stiffer than fir. I do agree with your...
So world climatic data means nothing to you guys? The mass agreement of mainstream science impresses you not in the least? The fact that the...
Not too far off the subject there...as this might be a moot thread. I have something to say more about epoxy and fasteners. Stainless steel,...
I would go with the Okume, all the way, 1088 cert. Can't go wrong. Sealing the edges with epoxy is not necessary, and can actually promote...
THose are thermal insulators. You need a sound-deadening acoustic foam. Soundown foam is more like what you need. Here is a link. Almost...
I believe the question is "are resorcinol laminated planks appropriate". The answer is a resounding yes. I love resorcinol. As a...
What is this mysterious mahogany species that "disconnects into short fibers" when in the prescence of water??? I am currently working on a...
Ok, So I like to edit my posts for typos. So sue me. I also borrow plenty of grammer from my 14 Y/O. So slay me. It is true that I don't know...
So you are posting localized events and stating that this is a good reason to reconsider the long term research of mainstream science....Oh...
First, you are not quoting me directly...and you are skewing the context or making my statements slightly more extreme and unqualified in your...
First, I am a Naval Architect. Art Eaton,member of SNAME, Graduate of Texas A&M @ Galveston, BS Maritime Systems Engineering. Member of the...
Well, I didn't really notice you bringing up points that were substantiated with anything like math. The opposite really. You can refute and...
In a tribal culture, there is "them" and "us"... Reality is, there are no sides. There is the path that will eventually be taken, and the...
acetone does not turn into a solid. It is a volatile. It is just evaporating. Might I suggest switching to denatured alcohol for some uses...
What do you mean "it's not the point"? I was making a comment abouthow anyone that wants to give an example of exactly how some particular...
I'd like to hear what plants in the US or Europe someone considers to be sub-standard and why, and exactly...in engineering terms... how radiation...
Yeah, good links Brian. I had not seen these guys before, but I think a customer of mine has.
Coal plants, clean coal plants and the mining associated with them is far far more toxic and much more higher volume than the same industry as it...
Coal plant radiation...Yes, I have seen that cited in a hundred places. A typical coal plant does apparently emit 100 (I have seen 100 stated...
