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Old 03-02-17, 12:30
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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly View Post
Error on my part. I need 7/8" planks of course . The local cabinet makers could be worth a try but they generally make ..well cabinets and drawers.

Another option is to buy a used power wood planer .. there should be enough planers around .

Yes the original 7/8 planks, I have some, are a red/pink hue , looks like a softwood similar to Oregon AKA Douglas Fir .

Wonder how they sourced so much timber for building truck bodies ?
Probably by cutting trees down Mike!
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