What Wood to use?

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  • charger1966
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    • Jan 2007
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    • Amsterdam, New York
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    #1

    What Wood to use?

    Hello People, I have been asked to build a chair for a bathroom vanity. What kind of wood should I use for this. It will be painted and a cushion put on it. Thanks for all the input in advance.
    Keep Making that Sawdust.
    Lance
  • Tom Miller
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    #2
    If you're going to paint it, I'd use poplar. Poplar has excellent machinability characteristics, is relatively inexpensive, and has closed pores for a very smooth, highly paintable surface.

    Regards,
    Tom

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    • Russianwolf
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      #3
      Originally posted by charger1966
      It will be painted
      That's the point in the conversation that I always say "not if it comes out of my shop".
      Mike
      Lakota's Dad

      If at first you don't succeed, deny you were trying in the first place.

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      • drumpriest
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        #4
        If it must be painted, I agree with Tom, poplar. Nice wood to work, paints nicely, inexpensive.
        Keith Z. Leonard
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        • scmhogg
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          #5
          When I first read the responses to this thread, I was concerned that Poplar was not strong enough for chairs. Yes, it works well and paints well but chair legs?

          Then I saw this. Poplar looks OK to me now.

          http://cat.buffalo.edu/shop/projects/easyseat.php

          Steve
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          • 4estgump
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            #6
            I like yellow popular for high humid areas. Plus its easy to work with, lasts forever, and is strong. Hope this helps.
            4est

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            • Tom Miller
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              #7
              Originally posted by Russianwolf
              That's the point in the conversation that I always say "not if it comes out of my shop".
              Uhhh, finish snob?

              My response to the requester would be "if you want it painted, you paint it." That's a win-win situation in my book -- I get to do the WWing, without the bother of finishing.

              Regards,
              Tom

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              • charger1966
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                #8
                Hey Guys thanks for the responses. Any chance that I get to work in the shop[ is a plus. Also even if they want it painted, it still wood underneath right?I thought that poplar would be OK to use but you guys just confirmed it again many thanks.
                Keep Making that Sawdust
                Lance

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                • Ken Massingale
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                  #9
                  I agree about using Poplar, but IMHO the choice of wood is your least concern when building a chair! ;-D
                  ken

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                  • Russianwolf
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Tom Miller
                    Uhhh, finish snob?


                    Regards,
                    Tom
                    You say that it's a bad thing.......

                    Yeah, any hardwood with tight pores would be good for this. Whatever is cheapest/easiest.

                    Hickory would make for a VERY durable chair. You know, in case the wife decides to use it to knock off the husband.
                    Mike
                    Lakota's Dad

                    If at first you don't succeed, deny you were trying in the first place.

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