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  1. 11th September 2008, 05:34 PM #1
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    Default Best timber for Park Tables

    I'm looking to build some park tables and benches. Will be putting timber on steel frames. Anyone recommend a safe, durable, light weight timber to use for these tables? A timber that will not twist or dip readily. thanks
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    IMHO kwila is best but it is very heavy. Teak is unaffordable.

    Most light weight timbers are not very durable when exposed to weather. For park benches why do you want them light? Do you intend moving them around?

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    Quote Originally Posted by shauno View Post
    Anyone recommend a safe, durable, light weight timber to use for these tables?
    treated pine.....

    i would use red iron bark myself. last forever.

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    The best timber for this application is Alaskan yellow cedar (Chamaecyparis nootkatensis)
    http://www.bcforestinformation.com/w...low-Cedar.aspx

    It is available from
    Cedar Sales

    (07) 3281 4222
    150 Toongarra Rd
    Ipswich QLD 4305
    No association with the company.

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  6. 12th September 2008, 08:19 PM #5
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    thanks guys, will look into those options.
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