What type of wood should I build my BGE table from?

wnaber

I am starting to plan my BGE table.  I am not sure of what type of wood to build it out of.  I live in the Pacific North West and white cedar is very affordable.  Im a bit concerned since its so soft.  I want something that will hold up.

Any one have any recommendations?

Will

cortguitarman

White cedar is a great choice. Not as affordable here in the northeast. Mine is made of PT pine for framing. Lower shelf is pvc decking. Counter is concrete.

Deckchef

I choose Spanish cedar 4.99 bd/ft here on the mid Atlantic. All the properties of cedar but actually a hardwood finished with a teak oil. My 2 cents.

eggo

I used cypress and sealed with ready seal, 4 coats.

cortguitarman

White oak is another great choice, but pricey.

tgkleman

I built mine out of cypress.  Fairly cheap down here in the southeast.  Good rot-resistant properties.

Mike8it

Building mine out of cypress

Hillbilly-Hightech

I'm in Northern PRK, and so your wood selection is probably very similar to mine. If so, then that part of the country should have redwood - my table (if I ever get it finished) is made 90% w/ redwood w/ just some things like the trim, etc made from other woods (and that was only because redwood wasn't available in those sizes/shapes/thicknesses).

HTH,
Rob

floatingbuzzard

I live in north Mississippi and I had cedar at my disposal.  I put 3 coats of poly on it and figure this will need repeating yearly.  I have been using it for 3 months now and have not been easy on it.  It has held up great.  I always feel like nicks and dents on wood just adds character. 

paulheels

Pecky (sp) cypress for me. Whenever I get the money and find someone who has it! I'm in the south, prob hard to find in other parts of country.



Paul

Lowflyer

Cypress here in the southhttp://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh612/jholland70/0893c6d9.jpg

bumpye

I used Red Oak which I've been told is not good for outdoor use. I coated it with 3 coats of spar urethane and will keep it covered here in the Northeast. Table is only 1 month old so I don't know what long term will be. I expect I'll have to re-coat it every couple of years.

 

Mike8it

I am having the hardest time finding cypress. I live in NC and you would think it would be easy to find but it's proven otherwise. I think I'm just going to go lowes and buy whatever looks good there. Go pack and lets beat the heels today!!!!!!

eggo

I used cypress and sealed with ready seal. It won't peal. Check it out at:

www.readyseal.com

gumbo_bill

I am building mine out of granite.   Lasts forever and even carbide sandpaper will not hurt it.

It took 15 minutes to "sand " 1 foot of  the edge of the granite .   Really need diamond blade, but they only cost approx $20.00