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I've noticed it is less available for home decking nowadays around here.
In Response To: Beware Ipe! 
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() The hardwood store I used to see it in for said decking no longer carries it for that. Another caveat for Ipe is its density and high silica content make it hard on cutting and boring tools.
Messages In This Thread
- Woodworking question
- I would start with slightly thicker wood
- Is there such a thing as a scarfed lap joint?
- With such thin wood, mortised scarf is out.
- 12:1 tapered scarf
- You can scarf it or you can just 45* cut depending on use...
- Surprising you can't find the wood and have it milled to your specs.
- Erie prices
- Teak's about 25 a bd ft here. Is there a hardwoods place near?
- Have you considered using Ipe...
- Beware Ipe!
- I've noticed it is less available for home decking nowadays around here.
- Beware Ipe!
- Erie prices
- have we found out what this is for?
- I would start with slightly thicker wood
