HarvoC@aol.com wrote:
> Concerning plywood vs. solid wood dashes: Plywood is the more stable
> product. But straight grained solid wood like walnut (American black) or
> mohagony will also stand up. The walnut dash in my TR6 has been there since
> 1990, and there is no sign of cracking or warping.
> Nevertheless, given the choice veneered plywood is the better choice. You
> need however, to use a plywood grade sold under various names such as Baltic
> Birch, Russian, Europlywood. This plywood is almost voidless and has 7 to 9
> layers within a supplyed thickness of .480 inches. It is cabinet grade and
> very stable, most suitable for dashes.
>
> Harvey Cohen
> 71 TR6
How about Southern Yellow Pine? You know that pressure treated stuff that is so
wet about half its weight is water. One with a big 2" Knot just where you want
to put the choke cable. Ha Ha!!
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Patrick Barber, Allen Park, MI
70 Spitfire MkIII FDU89984L
74 Spitfire 1500 FM14774U (Organ donor)
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