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  1. 02-24-2006, 01:36 PM #1
    alexh
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    Material for outdoor project

    I'm planning a paint grade outdoor arbor. A book I have on the subject recommends Eastern White Pine for painted projects since it's cheaper than typical outdoor woods and paints well. He used 5/4 and 4/4 material. He made the posts from 4/4 material using a hollow post method.

    Do you agree with the wood choice? None of it will contact the ground. I'll be painting it with a premium exterior house primer/paint.

    Thanks


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  2. 02-24-2006, 07:57 PM #2
    TDHofstetter
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    RE: Material for outdoor project

    That should work fine for that application. Do be sure to shellac over any knots before you paint... if you DON'T, you'll be SORRY... :(

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