Rub rails

[funbun]

I've been to several hardware stores who sell lumber. No one has woods strips long enough to make rub rails for my pirogue. what are you guys using? Can I order these somehow?. I ripped some 2x4s. Will that work?

 

[dangermouse01]

use scarf joints and then epoxy the pieces together to get a longer length than you need, that way you can trim back to a perfect fit.

DM
mike

 

[islandpiper]

I agree with DM.......did that several times, but I try to offset the rubrail scarf from the side panel joint. No use courting danger.

Piper

 

[islandpiper]

( It's either that or stretch 'em.......)

Piper

 

[Jimmy W]

My local Home Depot has trim pieces up to 16 feet in lenght. That is where I got mine.

 

[redfisher]

I bought a 16' 2X10 and ripped it down to 3/4. My rails are all one piece.

 

[funbun]

I bought a 16' 2X10 and ripped it down to 3/4. My rails are all one piece.

Hmm Thanks for the suggestion; 16' 2x10 it makes a lot of sense. You're bound to get several clean strips from that. I'll go that route. I love forums; they take so much trail and error out of the equation.

 

[redfisher]

Glad to help!