Rich, Its just amazing how different, diferent types of wood can be. I unearthed a lot of info when I started getting into wooden boat building about 10 years ago. I always thought wood, was wood. WRONG! [img]/forums/images/icons/smile.gif[/img] If you are board[get the pun. [img]/forums/images/icons/smile.gif[/img] sorry] heres a link for you. woodweb