Hi present and past PS builders,
I'm starting my PS here in NH. What kind of wood are you (all) using for the noseblock. I have a lovely piece of white oak (historically a good boat-building wood) which I had planned to use for my noseblock (tough and ready for any collision...) but the PS manual discourages use of "hardwoods or oily woods like oak...."
Thanks for your suggestions, and for any post-construction editorial opinions about your choice of wood for this critical part.
All the best,
Mark