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Old 06-13-2014, 07:13 AM   #46
Growley bear
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Default Re: Which Wood Would You Use?

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Originally Posted by 1wonton View Post
Notwithstanding anything the MAFCA "technical director" may say, oak was never used for truck beds, it is unstable in weather and will swell and cup if exposed for a few years. Red oak is the cheapest and worst performing, is full of splinters and not very attractive; use it for fence posts. Yellow pine, ash or maple are your best choices if you want originality and performance. Be sure to paint it if you want to do it right.
If oak was never used for truck beds what was used?

Chet
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