how about cypress?


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ho about redwood ?


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Bill Stock wrote:
What kind of wood for a water wheel, Cedar? It has to be non toxic, as
I'll
have fish in the water.

Also the pictures I've seen, seem to have the sides built of 4 larger
pieces, ie. plywood. I can't see plywood holding up for long, even if
it's
marine plywood.

It will last if you seal it completely in a marine-grade epoxy finish.

Woods that shoudldhold up well in water include white (NOT red)
oak, and hemlock.

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FF