My wife has decided on a Greene and Greene style bed for the double bed in the guest bedroom. However, I would like to use a different type of wood that I haven't used before. I have worked with Oak, Maple (hard and soft), Walnut, Cherry, Poplar, and of course Pine. I'm looking for some ideas of other types of wood that are not too dark in color and are moderately priced. If any of you have a suggestion I would appreciate it.
Hickory, thats just my suggestion. I haven't actually worked with it yet but i have a commision for a frame made out of hickory now and they wanted it modeled off of thier cabinets so i took a look and it is a beautiful wood. its very hard too as i've heard so it would be pretty stable. or you could try ebony
Dean, I am making a bed for my grandaughter out of radiata pine, it will be painted, but could be oiled or lacqured. It is a good price down under and easy to work with.
I vote for mahogany and ebony the same as Greg. Two of my favorite woods.
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