Re: [bolger] 1 or 2 pieces for CSB pirogue mast?

If their 2x2s are like their 2x4s, they will measure 1½ x 1½ and fit the
plan.

Roger
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Marc Paquette" <mapaquette@...>
>
> The plans call for a 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" mast and gaff.
> (Yes, they're square, not round.)
>
> The local big-box home reno centre has 1"x2" pine
> and 2"x2" pine.
>
> Should I laminate 2 pieces of 1x2 to make the
> spars, or just use a straight, knot-less 2x2?
>
> My intuition hints that 2-piece laminated spars
> would be less likely to twist or warp over time, but
> solid 2x2 spars will take zero time to build.
>
> Or should I just choose the least expensive option,
> in this case, the 2x2s?

The plans call for a 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" mast and gaff.
(Yes, they're square, not round.)

The local big-box home reno centre has 1"x2" pine
and 2"x2" pine.

Should I laminate 2 pieces of 1x2 to make the
spars, or just use a straight, knot-less 2x2?

My intuition hints that 2-piece laminated spars
would be less likely to twist or warp over time, but
solid 2x2 spars will take zero time to build.

Or should I just choose the least expensive option,
in this case, the 2x2s?

Marc.