A few years ago, the first time I started thinking about building a KR<something>, there was a bunch of talk about the difficulty of finding decent sitka spruce. Has that changed any? Because of that, and the need for more strength, I had decided to use douglas fir. That decision still stands for the most part, but now I'm thinking I'd rather buy wood locally so I can get what I need for a weekend without getting slaughtered with shipping. Doing it that way will reduce the chances of wood getting damaged while waiting to be used.
Anyway, is there anyone in/near Houston that knows of a lumberyard that carries a BUNCH of douglas fir in fairly large lengths? I need 14' minimum, 16' would be nice so I can true up both ends. Hey, here's a thought. How about if I get ahold of my friendly neighborhood EAA chapter and start bugging them? ;) There's one at CXO where I'm planning on keeping my KR and whatever spam can we wind up with. -- Steve N205FT mystic...@swbell.net He who seeks will find, and he who knocks will be let in.
