I am doing a small project on my boat, in an exposed area. Teakwood is the first choice but when I costed it out, I was flabbergasted. What other wood would work, having an adequate rot resistance and be light enough that I could stain to match the teakwood? I think oak might be good?
Also, I have a bunch of black locust logs I have been making into posts and rails. That wood is very rot resistance. I am cutting up a piece and making into boards as possibility for my project. This wood was cut and split 2 years ago. How will I know if it is seasoned enough to use on a project?
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Eucalyptus is a hard wood that earns high marks for strength, durability and offers excellent weathering characteristics. It is pinkish-brown in color and turns to a reddish-brown with age and exposure to light. It's resistance to decay is relative to teak wood. When finished with a high quality penetrating oil, mixed with the stain of your choice, Eucalyptus takes on a teaklike appearance.
The bow makers fav, black locust.. have a look here this may help?
http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/forestry/g314.htm
http://www.altereagle.com/
http://decks-ca.com
http://kingofcrown.com
Alter Eagle Construction & Design
The bow makers fav, black locust.. have a look here this may help?
http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/forestry/g314.htm
http://www.altereagle.com/
http://decks-ca.com
http://kingofcrown.com
Alter Eagle Construction & Design
