Actually there is alot of choices....The one I just did was to use douglas fir instead of spruce, it is stronger but will split easier so care must be taken when farbricating with it. I just purchased 1000ft of 1x2 clear veritical grain Douglas fir, and the grain deviation exceeds the requirement for aircraft construction, for $465.....shipped to me in California from Washington State for $130 (their shipper gives them a discount) check out this link on my site for the company's info and pictures of the wood I received http://www.skyguynca.com/eden.html
David Mikesell Acampo, CA skyguy...@skyguynca.com www.skyguynca.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <ggrabow...@lwtm.com> To: <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 1:06 PM Subject: KR>Aircraft lumber > Given the obvious safety implications of using the correct lumber for > building an aircraft, I certainly understand the wisdom of using aircraft > grade material. After reviewing several catalogs and magazines, it seems > that spruce is the timber of choice. Unfortunately, spruce it not locally > available in many areas, and shipping increases the cost considerably, > particularly if it is not normally stocked. I am wondering if there are > other timber choices that might be locally available, but without a > significant decrease in safety over spruce such as poplar or white oak. I > would appreciate any expertise anyone has on this subject. > > Thanks. > > Greg S. Grabowski > ggrabow...@lwtm.com > > _______________________________________________ > see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html
