Classic Boat

Q & A

Steve Rogers, Commercial director, Lignia

What is Lignia, then?

Lignia is a modified timber. It starts life as a non-durable wood from the radiata pine, and is impregnated with resin to give it similar qualities to teak

What's the process of manufacturing Lignia?

It starts with grading, which is done in New Zealand.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Classic Boat

Classic Boat2 min read
Table Saw
Just to be clear, we will not be discussing that beast of a machine which is the leading cause of serious workshop injuries, but an entirely amicable hand saw. With a blade of around 14in (35.5cm) length tapering from 2in (25mm) at the heel to ½ in (
Classic Boat1 min read
Enjoy 1 Year For Just £1
Feel brighter every day with Telegraph Puzzles. Tackle a brilliant range of brain-teasers, from PlusWord and Panagram to Killer Sudoku and our classic Cryptic Crossword. Scan the QR code or visit telegraph.co.uk/tele-puzzles To scan the QR code, open
Classic Boat4 min read
The Forge
All hail to those heroes who keep the old trades alive. Some of these, such as boatbuilders like Luke Powell, are on the front line. They are well publicised and rightly so. Others toil in the background, but their efforts are equally important. If y

Related Books & Audiobooks