[Elfsea] thrones

[Richard Threlkeld]

It is light, but much too fragile. You could use it as core
material, but not as the basis for the chair.

Caelin

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> Behalf Of Jane Sitton
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> I wonder if balsa wood would work?  It is light, but strong.  I
> recall there
> used to be a bridge building contest at UTArlington (Do they
> still do that?)
> using balsa wood for the bridges.  Don't know if balsa is even used for
> furniture.  On the other hand, it might be too expensive; I don't know.
>
> Just a thought.
>
> Madelina
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> From: starkey arthur [mailto:artairmacmora at yahoo.com]
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>  I would venture to suggest that whoever takes it upon himself to make new
> thrones consider using Poplar as it allows for a longer life and stands up
> well in foul weather.  It is a little more pricey than plywood but can be
> carved.  If you rember my portable breakdown chair which is about 5 years
> old, has never been repaired and is still in very good condition.
> Artair
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