My next project is an heirloom-quality cabinetmakers' workbench and I have a question about wood choices.
This bench will live in a garage shop, so it'll be protected from wind and rain and not exposed to central heat or air.
I live in north texas, however, where the heat and humidity can be oppressive.
Also, this bench will be build using traditional joinery (mortise and tenon, dovetails, rabbets, etc.)
I can get soft maple, poplar and ash at reasonable prices per bf.
My question is: has anyone a good hardwood recommendation of those species?
I'm especially interested in poplar. Has anyone used it exclusively in a project? Does it work well? Hold up to humidity?
Thanks,
-alex
This bench will live in a garage shop, so it'll be protected from wind and rain and not exposed to central heat or air.
I live in north texas, however, where the heat and humidity can be oppressive.
Also, this bench will be build using traditional joinery (mortise and tenon, dovetails, rabbets, etc.)
I can get soft maple, poplar and ash at reasonable prices per bf.
My question is: has anyone a good hardwood recommendation of those species?
I'm especially interested in poplar. Has anyone used it exclusively in a project? Does it work well? Hold up to humidity?
Thanks,
-alex