Stem Material?

My plans from Spira call for a 2x6 board to be used.  After reading Fletcher's book (and the many comments on the subject from this website) I've decided to construct a stem in the 'traditional' manner and using a 4x4 cut down, beveled and notched.

I'm considering laminating pieces of 3/4" clear pine together with epoxy, but would I be better off considering other types of wood?   I'm more concerned with choosing the RIGHT wood for the application than choosing something for it's beauty.

Thanks

Mike

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Permalink Reply by Michael Rosso on March 20, 2012 at 12:14pm

How did this discussion go from stem material to idol worship?

You people weren't supposed to notice that 'thing' next to the mahogany.   Besides,  it's not mine.  I'm just holding it for a friend.

Any ways..   I'll need to go home tonight and figure out what my stem bevels are going to be so I hopefully don't turn a very nice piece of wood into fuel for my fire.... and anger a god in the process.

 

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on March 20, 2012 at 12:24pm

That's what everybody says on "Cops"! We caught you, possession is 9/10's of the law! By the way do you have any sharp hooks in your pockets, anything that will stab me or hurt me. Hands flat on the tailgate!

Michael, if you hadn't been raised by squirrels these things would not be happening to you. I'll bet you didn't live in a mahogany tree did you!

Rick

P.S. were any worms injured in the making of your boat? Just put the worms down, they never did anything to you!

Permalink Reply by Michael Rosso on March 20, 2012 at 12:39pm

This is harassment.  I'm calling my lawyer.    Get your hands off my rod, pig.  You can go to jail for that in some states..

Rick,

you know someone sometime is going to be genuinely interested in what people in this forum have to say on the subject of stem material and they're gonna click on this thread and expect to learn something.   What a sad, sad day that will be.    But very funny.

Hey, you!  If you're here looking for information, we're really sorry.  Do us a favor.   Lie and tell us how useful this thread was to you and how you couldn't have built your boat without it.  :)

At the very least you've learned some very important advice on fishing religeon and superstition. 

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on March 21, 2012 at 7:03am

Mahog wants to see offerings. Where are the sawdust and shavings?

Mahog

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on March 21, 2012 at 4:33pm

Mahog, I present you with an offering. These shavings are offered here at the great rowers seat for your blessing. Rick Newman hopes you will bless him the next time he fishes in one of your streams.

All hail Mahog!

Permalink Reply by Dave Barnes on March 22, 2012 at 7:41am

This is very valuable information for the stem on my next build. What was the name of that wood again?  ;9

Y'all aren't like the other kids.

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on March 22, 2012 at 8:58am

Balsa

Permalink Reply by Michael Rosso on March 22, 2012 at 9:38am

LOL

Permalink Reply by Michael Rosso on March 22, 2012 at 9:37am

All hail Mahog!   My offering will be delivered forthwith!  But until such time, my good friend Rick has told me of that he would be honored to burn one of his own flyrods so that I may bask in your favor.   Thanks, buddy!

Dave,

I'm so happy you've found this thread to be informative.    No, we most decidedly are not 'like the other kids..'.        It's been a long winter and I may be going through fishing withdrawls.   As for Rick, who knows??   Personally, I think he may have buffed out one too many coats of varnish.  ;)

Permalink Reply by Rick Newman on March 22, 2012 at 9:57am

That's funny, we never called it varnish in the "Sixties"!

Rick

Permalink Reply by Michael Rosso on March 26, 2012 at 6:48am

 

Here are some pics of the stem for any one who's interested.

At the end of the day, just as Rick predicted..  it was just me, my handplane, and a LOT of Mahogany shavings!

Thanks for all your input, guys!

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