Timber

I started collecting timber this week.  Dimensional lumber is required for stringers, sheer clamps, laminated beams and bulkhead reinforcement.

Russell sold me some gorgeous Douglas Fir that will cover the stringers and at least part of the sheer clamps.  The wood is old growth that was reclaimed from an old building.  It is truly incredible what was used for general construction at the beginning of the last century.

This is tight, fine, vertical grain.

We planed the twenty foot boards several times and then Russell trued up an edge with a power planer and jig so that I can start ripping these down in to eight pieces.

I was looking around town for some more stock.  It was quite depressing to see what is on offer these days even at premium suppliers.

The bits for lamination are not too critical. They will be ripped, glued and covered in carbon.

There are some very visible cabin bulkhead pieces that need to be furniture quality.  One of the attractions of Jzerro has always been the interior.  I can only hope to approach this work.