Recomended wood for repairing stems?

[Howie]

Typically I've used ash to repair stem tips in the past. But ash is so darn hard I've taken to predrilling the holes before pounding in the ring nails. What wood do you folks use?

 

[Dave Osborn]

Ash, white oak, like most common canoes are originally is what I use...either one is hard. Pre-drill if you have to.

 

[Mark Adams]

I have used Ash exclusively for 23 years now. (I've never restored a Morris...) Pre-drilling is but a small thing in the overall picture of a good restoration.

 

[Fitz]

Are you backing the stem with your clinching iron?

 

[Howie]

You betcha!