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What wood to use on new bed project?

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#1 ·
What wood to use on new bed project?

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.

Thanks,
Dean
 
#2 ·
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 ;)
 
#5 ·
Hi Dean;

With so many choices available it's like asking what kind of car to buy.

Too many unknowns for us to be of much help with this one.

I'm sure whatever you end up with, it will be beautiful.

Lee
 
#9 ·
My general rule of thumb is NO OAK.

The "wow" factor goes up dramatically if it is not done in oak. That is in reference to the standard red oak.

I have a tough time envisioning this in pine too, but I really don't make anything in pine because it is too soft.

You have to think that this may also be a portfolio piece in your house and what do you want people to see when they look at it.

Hickory with black walnut accents would be pretty cool.

My experience with hickory is that it takes a long time for any sanding that you have to do because it is so hard.

Black walnut with maple or sycamore would be smokin' hot. But I saw that you did not want anything dark.

Good luck with your decision. I look forward to the finished project.
 
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