Original Posted By: jmcnarry(at)techplus.com (John McNarry)
There are two types of hemlock. Eastern,and Western. The eastern has pretty much been used up, and the only stuff available is filled with knots.That leaves western Hemlock. Which seems to grow in the pacific northwest in stands of spruce. Around here, Eastern Washington, the hardware stores are filled with it. Along with some spruce, and lots of fir.washington. That leaves spruce, or fir. Fir is considered...THE...substitute for spruce, and a heck of a lot of fine airplanes have been made from it.Also, it seems to me that 1 in every 5, 1/4 sawn fir boards are of (at least nearly) aircraft quality. Where as for hemlock, the measure is closer to 1 in 25. But then here I can get it...and can sort thru hudge stacks of it.My airplane is made from hemlock,as will be the spars, and I am very happy with the wood.If you can find it, don't hesitate to ask any questions, I'll try to answer to my best knowledge.ocb >From: tmbrant >Reply-To: Pietenpol Discussion >To: Pietenpol Discussion >Subject: Hemlock>Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 18:26:49 -0500>>I am interested in Hemlock to use on the Piet. Does anyone know of where >it may be found in any supply and quality? I live in Minnesota, near >Minneapolis.>>Tom Brant________________________________________________________________________________