woodfinder.com and woodfinder.net both map to the same site.

Forgot about poplar being in that "white wood" mix. I guess it all depends
on what's local and cheap.

Rob


"Backyard Renegade" wrote in message
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"Rob Stokes" wrote in message
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Uhhh "sab wood" is actually "sap wood" and sap wood is typically
considered
the "juvenile" wood that makes up the outer "skin" of a tree (the layers
just under the bark) whose purpose is to carry sap to the canopy.
Heartwood
is found nearer the center of the tree and does not carry wood and as
such,
tends to be far more stable and darker in colour. "typical" hardwood
found
in boats/fine furniture is heartwood. Regardless, that's not what "white
wood" is.

White wood is a mix of whatever softwood the mill happens to be running
at
that time. Pine, fir, hemlock, balsam etc....all are classified as white
wood. As for boat building/repairing and Lowes/Home Depot, don't mix
them.
The lumber you get at any big-box will simply not be suitable for marine
use. Actually, it's rarely suitable for anything other than fence
building
and even that's questionable..

If you need to purchase wood for marine repairs, do so from a reputable
supplier of product designed/procured for that purpose. If none are in
your
neighborhood, there are many good sources via the mail. Here's a great
place
to start.

http://www.woodfinder.com/

Good luck
Rob

You mean, Woodfinder.net don't you. They are on my servers..
Up around here Poplar is called "White Wood" no good for boats...
Scotty from SmallBoats.com