[Public-List] Black Locust for mast beams?

[Chris Martin]

 I used okoume for a beam in another boat, worked great. No need to resaw, just laminate enough layers to get to your desired thickness. Strong and takes a mold and epoxy very well. I like the look too. I think I used 4mm but I believe you can get it as thin as 3mm. 


    On Thursday, December 20, 2018, 2:14:18 PM EST, Gordon Laco via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:  
 
 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:
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> 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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