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  1. 18th January 2011, 10:38 AM #1
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    Question What sort of wood can I use outside to make...

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    I'll be honest I have no idea about timber and related stuff.

    I want my hubby to make like a cabinet with 3 doors 1.8m x 1.1m x .4m, I want to have it outside under my fly over patio which gets wet with heavy rain and wind, in my cabinet I want to store towels for my pool and plates, cutlery, cups, table clothes etc for outdoor entertaining. On the top I will put the food that we serve up and since everyone will see it I want it to look nice. I can be pretty fussy which is why I sm researching timbers myself so I am equipped with knowledge when he starts making it and suggesting timbers

    Since this is what I want I want a timber that is easy to work with, looks nice, comes up nice after the finish, can withstand the QLD weather, get wet, stay dry etc

    Could anyone recommend a type/s of timber that could be used?

    Thank you for your help.

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    Exterior grade plywood with a few good coats of paint over it is the cheap and simple solution.
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    Also depends what sort of woodworker your hubby is too. Does he know what he's doing?
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    Western Red Cedar & California Redwood
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  6. 18th January 2011, 09:03 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by rowie View Post
    Western Red Cedar & California Redwood
    How would you finish it?

    Hubby is okay woodworker? It's not his day job but he can make stuff!
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    Ironbark is almost indestructible, but its stupidly heavy and not cheap either. Redgum is another option, not as heavy but still not cheap.

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