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Ghostrider FIN

09-14-2007 03:19 PM

Spruce vs. Basswood?

Hello everyone!

Plans call for main spars Spruce 1/4"x1/2" i have any at this moment, can i use 1/4"x1/2" basswood instead? Is Basswood equal for strength as Spruce are?:eek:

Tuomo

NCIS	09-14-2007 05:40 PM

RE: Spruce vs. Basswood?

Ghostrider FIN,

I'm not an expert on hardness of wood but they are about the exact same in strength and I've used basswood where it calls for spruce many time with no ill effects. I would use it if it were me. I've been building for many years and substitute wood all the time.

Gibbs

ecmiller

09-14-2007 06:53 PM

RE: Spruce vs. Basswood?

Basswood is the better choice. It's harder, tighter grained and has more spine than spruce.

:D

Ghostrider FIN

09-15-2007 02:48 AM

RE: Spruce vs. Basswood?

OK guys thanks for help. :D

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