Steve Sanford

J~ The standing Black Ducks are made by LL Bean. Here are a couple I re-painted a few years ago: The Canada Goose may be as well...

Todd~ Each "technology" has its own strengths and weaknesses. The webbing is closest to traditional thatch rails in that the thatch...

Richard~ I bought it in 3/4" (finished thickness) for a house project this summer. My lumber yard only sells full lengths - which is...

Anthony~ Very nice! What's the material? More important: What is the rub rail and where did you get it? BTW: Down to low 20s...

Roy~ I have wanted to try that very approach on an actual duckboat. One real benefit I've seen on my coffins is that the shock cord...

Richard~ As these longitudinals are merely protective and not structural, I would be tempted to use PVC "lumber" (Azek or the like)...

Joe~ Nice idea - nicely done! Merry Christmas - or at least Happy Thanksgiving! SJS

All~ I suppose I am known as an Old School fellow - and I cannot deny that characterization - even embrace it. Nevertheless, I try to...