newbie here would like to build a 15 ft open boat

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  1. bumblebeehead
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    would be nice to make a couple good 5/8" thick planks out of 2x8x16'
     
    bumblebeehead, Nov 27, 2010
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    would need a big bandsaw but sounds fun
     
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    Knot-free to avoid embarrassment ! Will 16 feet be long enough ? Kiln-dried ? Air dried ? Species ? How sawn ( rift, etc.) ? I'm getting a migraine........lol.
     
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    how else could i get decent wood?
     
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    About the only two species available in this area ( Australia ) that come to mind would be Meranti or Douglas Fir ( called "Oregon Pine " here ), it is damned hard to get decent knot free timber in long lengths here. Fir is very strong, but I don't know how well it will bend.....without steaming.,
     
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    all i need is a bandsaw and a planer and a joiner,,,,,,thats all i need
     
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    Joiner ? Continous lengths seems the way to go.
     
    Mr Efficiency, Nov 28, 2010
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    a joiner to straight edge one side of the boards
     
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    wood

    current boat project , made to appear as a gazebo
     

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