What's a good material to use as a batten?

Discussion in 'Wooden Boat Building and Restoration' started by Carl R, May 19, 2004.

  1. Carl R

    Carl R Guest

    Looking to see what is a good batten to use for the purposes of lofting and connecting the loft points?

    Carl
     
    Carl R, May 19, 2004
    #1
  2. gonzo
    Joined: Aug 2002
    Posts: 16,810
    Likes: 1,723, Points: 123, Legacy Rep: 2031
    Location: Milwaukee, WI

    gonzo Senior Member

    White pine, ash, lauan or any other straight grain wood you can get.
     
    gonzo, May 20, 2004
    #2
  3. Eric Sponberg
    Joined: Dec 2001
    Posts: 2,021
    Likes: 248, Points: 73, Legacy Rep: 2917
    Location: On board Corroboree

    Eric Sponberg Senior Member

    Spruce us also very good.
     
    Eric Sponberg, May 21, 2004
    #3
Loading...
Similar Threads
  1. licensedtochill

    Cedar strip material

    licensedtochill, Sep 8, 2023, in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    1,096
    seasquirt
    Sep 17, 2023
  2. cdubb

    Question on hull material

    cdubb, Apr 13, 2013, in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    2,096
    Petros
    Apr 22, 2013
  3. cthippo

    Strongback materials for cedar strip construction

    cthippo, May 10, 2011, in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
    Replies:
    45
    Views:
    12,215
    DGreenwood
    Jun 3, 2011
  4. Poida

    Cost of materials

    Poida, Jan 19, 2011, in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    3,864
    tunnels
    Feb 5, 2011
  5. onwatershipdown

    skin on frame transparent materials

    onwatershipdown, Oct 2, 2010, in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    8,072
    cthippo
    Oct 10, 2010
Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual users. Boat Design Net does not necessarily endorse nor share the view of each individual post.
When making potentially dangerous or financial decisions, always employ and consult appropriate professionals. Your circumstances or experience may be different.