Howard Caplan
Wooden Canoe Maniac
I am in the finish stage of the '46' Penn Yan Rainbow - RNS46
The out stems were not present when I picked the boat up.
Can I use Spruce for the out stems or should I go with a harder wood? I have a nice, clear piece in the shop which I also used for the out whales.
I have never bent a stem, in or out before and I am a bit jittery about the bending and so am hoping that spruce can work fine as I anticipate spruce bending easier then oak would.
Thanks for all comments.
The out stems were not present when I picked the boat up.
Can I use Spruce for the out stems or should I go with a harder wood? I have a nice, clear piece in the shop which I also used for the out whales.
I have never bent a stem, in or out before and I am a bit jittery about the bending and so am hoping that spruce can work fine as I anticipate spruce bending easier then oak would.
Thanks for all comments.