Im still contemplating my first build and had decided on beach for the stock but was warned that beach is a pig to work with and walnut is preferable. Any input would be welcome. Im limited to general DIY and hand tools. Jigsaw bench drill ect.
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Best wood for a novice?
fester- Fresh Blood
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Re: Best wood for a novice?
I second the walnut- easy to work and great looking.
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Re: Best wood for a novice?
Beech is a good wood, but for a novice with hand tools Walnut or Oak are preferable
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Re: Best wood for a novice?
Mostly I work in walnut and cherry. Not too hard, reasonably stable woods that finish out nicely. Oak, red or white, is strong and stable, but rather hard. In the old days, I worked mostly in mahogany... it's lovely: easy to cut and shape, finishes out beautifully. Mahogany varies in hardness. The darker/redder stuff is harder. The golden 'bay' mahogany is soft and very easy to work... maybe a little too soft. Woods to avoid like the plague: ironwood, rosewood, purpleheart, rock maple. Just don't go there.
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Thanks. This Forum is a fantastic resource.
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I've found a timber yard that stocks reclaimed oak railway sleepers at a good price. Is there any any reason it would'nt be good for the tiller? that is if it's not split or damaged.
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Oak should work out fine. It's a bit hard, but otherwise quite acceptable. Better if grain runs more or less top to bottom. Geezer.