Tom: Around here pressure treated lumber in my experience is inferior stuff structurally--knots and such--and the treatment isn't needed in this application where the wood is not in contact with the soil or even wet very much. Clear lumber would be best strength-wise, but tight knot structural stuff would be good. Check with Jim Scourey (sp?) at 10th St. Lumber in St. Maries, ID. He knows his stuff and will give good advice. --Gary Hyde Pullman, WA gmhyde1@mac.com M17 #637 'Hydeaway 2' "...There's nothing quite like messing about in boats..." On Oct 3, 2006, at 10:19 AM, Tom Smith wrote:
I plan to replace the bunks on the bum's trailer this week. Recommendations on species? I've used cedar in the past, but clear cedar in the correct dimension is very pricy. I'm thinking Doug fir. Any thoughts? t
Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle M17 #496 -- dharma bum
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