Laminating Cedar Strips

The yard based on the plans is 2 1 8 x 13 feet long and my strips are 17 feet so no scarfing would be required.

Laminating cedar strips. Wood is a product of nature and as such no two pieces are alike to start with while the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact sa. My idea is to cut western red cedar into thin strips 4 ish inches wide and cold laminate them glue and clamps no steam into a 4 foot diameter circle where the total thickness of the layers is about 3 inches. As we can t find anything clear that can be cut to 3x5 and i have some concerns about the stability of the s curves i m wondering if anyone has experience and success laminating cedar. Includes 12 pieces of various exotic and domestic hardwoods 1 8 x 7 8 x 24.

I m thinking of a hybrid between the two stronger than the first lighter than the second. High quality marine plywood and cedar strips are essential for home built kayaks and small craft but it is difficult or impossible to get locally in most places. I m thinking epoxy as a possibility. The specs are for clear cedar throughout.

Careful packaging allows us to ship small orders via air freight delivered right to your door. Over the last 14 years clc has developed a specialty in shipping plywood and delicate cedar strips all over the united states.