© 2011 F. v.d. Doe Wood is a fantastic material. Every timber has is own property Oregon pine, Yellow cedar and Sitka spruce are suitable to build a mast. * Yellow cedar and Ash are suitable to build a gaff. * Oak, Iroko and Afzelia are suitable to build lee- boards. * Elm, Ash, Teak and Afzelia are suitable to build blocks Sometimes a combination of two timbers gives a better result. For exterior carpentry the property of the timber is very important. For interior carpentry style and good taste are dicisive. That is why we build your mast, round wood, blocks, or other ship`s part with selected timber and great care. Traditional professional skill, but also using modern techniques, will give you the best possible quality for your money.