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  1. 3rd July 2005, 01:06 PM #1
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    I'm planning to make a small shelf on my deck to place some of my carnivorous plants on.
    Since it will be out in the weather I want to use a wood that will hold up to the changing conditions. I have seen treated wood for outdoor use, but it is thick wood. This shelf will be around 2' long, 5" wide, and probably around 1/2 think.
    I was most likely use per cut wood close to the size I need. I can get Pine, Oak, or Poplar. Which would be the best to use? I would think most likely the Oak being a harder wood.
    Is there a sealer then to place on the wood to help it from weathering? What type?
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    Quote Originally Posted by elgecko
    I'm planning to make a small shelf on my deck to place some of my carnivorous plants on.
    Since it will be out in the weather I want to use a wood that will hold up to the changing conditions.
    Use a bonsai tree!
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    Gecko, nice mame. For my larger plants, I have planted in the ground for a few years to thicken the trunks and allowed to grow wild.

    As to which wood to use for your outdoor display, a suitable hardwood would do. forget the pinus species, try Quercus (oak), Prunus serotina (American(Black) Cherry) or Acer saccharum (Rock Maple).
    You may be able to purchase suitable wood at timber/building material recyclers for alot less than new.
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    I started using Tallow Wood (don't know correct genus name) on my boat years ago. Got sick of varnishing teak (and the price). Teak greys very quickly, Tallow wood doesn't. A bit of oil now and again and it looks fine. If it can take constant full sun and salt water/spray, I'm sure it will hold up your unusual plants.

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    I can get Pine, Oak, or Poplar
    Oak (preferably white) would be by far the most durable out of those 3. Untreated pine and poplar are not durable out in the weather.

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    Gecko,
    just watched o'l Norm from New el seppo workshop build a garden chair out of Cypress - that timber being an excellent choice for outdoor furniture. Maybe if you can get you hands on some of the Cypress - may be worth your while.
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