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kulrblind · 06-03-2004, 06:19 AM

Hey Handypersons:

I have purchased plans to build a couple of adirondack chairs for some friends of mine (wedding gift), but am now at the "choosing the wood" stage. Most of the plans call for 1x6 boards (not fenceboards, mind you), but I wanted something that would be durable and naturally rot-resistent without too much maintenance.

Keep in mind, I'm up in Nova Scotia (wayyyyy eastern Canada), so obtaining exotic species is not going to be an easy or cheap task.

Anybody had particular success with certain wood types for outdoor furniture? I'm looking into hemlock, but not sure I can procure it at a reasonable price.

Thoughts?

06-03-2004, 06:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
kulrblind plays well with others Location: Canada	Woodworking advice needed: Adirondack Chairs Hey Handypersons: I have purchased plans to build a couple of adirondack chairs for some friends of mine (wedding gift), but am now at the "choosing the wood" stage. Most of the plans call for 1x6 boards (not fenceboards, mind you), but I wanted something that would be durable and naturally rot-resistent without too much maintenance. Keep in mind, I'm up in Nova Scotia (wayyyyy eastern Canada), so obtaining exotic species is not going to be an easy or cheap task. Anybody had particular success with certain wood types for outdoor furniture? I'm looking into hemlock, but not sure I can procure it at a reasonable price. Thoughts?