im finally geting to the stage where i can start to get my cedar strips.
Robbins Timber, my probable supplier, offer cedar strips with either a 'bead and cove' edge or a 'tongue and grove' edge. (follow the link below if you are not sure of the difference)
http://www.robbins.co.uk/Pdf%20Files/pl ... ulking.pdf
my question is would 'tongue and grove' be better that 'bead and cove' for canoe building?
thanks for any replies
james
Bead and Cove Vs. Tongue and Grove
NO... Bead and cove has gained popularity because it can "roll" and still maintain full contact at the joint. It is this feature that allows keeping the curves over the length of the canoe. Tonque and grove is two dimensioal only and is best used for flooring or planter boxes. In a stripper, the wood is just a filler. The strength comes from the two layers of fiberglass. If you were to look at it in cross-section, it would approximate an I beam where one layer is in compression and the other in tension witth the wood being a filler. Hopes this helps...
CYA, Joe
CYA, Joe
Joe "Woodchuck" Gledhill
Garden City, MI
Garden City, MI