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10 December 2022 at 6:08 pm
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I recommend using Douglas Fir. I made a 7’ x 24” x 4” bench starting with Douglas fir 2 x 10s from the home center. It was still 10-15% moisture content when I jointed and planed the boards. After several seasons of drying, along with a few annual levelings with hand planes, it has turned out to be remarkably stable. I check it every season with a straight edge.