Ric C wrote:
Is Doug Fir acceptable as substitute for okume? What about MDO?

Once you have used a sheet of 1088 or even the cheaper 6566 grade okoume
or meranti you will wonder how the US plants can sell what they call
"marine grade fir" with a straight face.

Even worse, after the local retailer puts his mark up on it, marine
grade fir cost more than a sheet of imported 6566 okoume.


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