[Public-List] Black Locust for mast beams?

[Gordon Laco]

Black locust is a preferable alternative to ash.   Looks just about like it when varnished… superior rot resistance and very good gluing properties.

Gordon Laco
www.gordonlaco.com




> On Dec 20, 2018, at 1:57 PM, Greg Dawson via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> Does anyone have any thoughts on the use of Black Locust for the mast beam? It doesn't suffer from the problems of Rot like Oak or Ash and is apparently very strong. 
> 
> Thoughts?
> Greg #348
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