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Allen C. Rawl, Inc.,has been providing ship grade domestic and tropical wood for new build and restoration work since 1987. More that 11 species are available including Purpleheart, Greenheart, Kabukalli, South American Locust, Tatabu and spar grade timbers of Doughlas Fir and Sitka Spruce. The lead time for orders varies, but 4-6 months is reasonable for the tropical hardwood , slightly less time for the Domestic wood depending on the size. Consultations regarding the best choice of wood for your specific application is offered. Each specie of wood is chosen for its unique properties. Considerations are density, strength, durability, resistance to rot, resistance to marine bores and weight. Master shipbuilder Allen Rawl has spent time in the South American jungle working with the Arowak sawyers who harvest the trees. Harvesting is closely controlled by the Government and regulations determine how many board feet of each specie is cut each year. Therefore, availability of all specie may vary. A strong proponent of controlled harvesting, Allen Rawl believes that using superior grade timbers actually saves trees because, "well built, well maintained vessels will last decades with few, if any repairs to the structural members." For additional detail click on each of the images above   Home | Ship Building | Rope | Wood | Ships Blocks | How to Order | How to Contact Us Allen C. Rawl Inc. 11314 Reynolds Rd. Bradshaw, MD 21087 Phone:  410-592-2170      Fax:  410-592-3344      E-mail:  AllenRawl@shipsofwood.com