Yes...yes, flat sawn vs edge grain. I have built a dozen lapstake boats with VG. Never with flat grain, however,every time I brought a plank out...
For planking I would use flat sawn and not V.G.. You want the plank to fit the frames;this means taking a bend. V.G. doesn't want to bend this way...
There is an easier way, but not as good. Adhere your teak or mahogany strips (1/4" x 1-7/8") leaving a 3/16" gap between each strip. Clamp them...
5200 is great stuff, if you never want to remove it without great difficulty. regards...Ken
Each importer must file a ' Plant and Plant Product Import Declaration ' document specifying the genus and species, country of harvest, quantity...
I am rather familiar with the Lacey Act as I import teak timbers into Canada, mill them and export teak decking to the U.S.. You can google U.S....
We have started milling Burma teak and Eastern Hard Maple interior sole decking. The teak is VG T&G 3/8" x 1-7/8" and the hard maple is 3/8"...