Medieval Arched deck gate

LonesomePine | Posted in Matt Berger on April 23, 2006 10:02am

Hi,

I am building the above with some stained glass inserts. I laminated some well stickered seasoned pressure treated pine for the internal frame. It will be weather ply surfaced over “hollow” frame to keep it light. Stickered and left the stock for further 2 months. Most of it has bowed and is now useless. Can you suggest a better wood for the frame which is light, dimensionally strong and which will survive the rigors of outdoor elements?

Cheers

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MBerger | Apr 25, 2006 05:58pm | #1
Hi LonesomePine,

To answer your question, I'd say cedar is going to be your best choice for a project like this. It is an ideal solution versus some of your other options. Cedar is lighter than Ipe, and less expensive than mahogany.

Beyond that, you might try re-evaluating your stickering process, as that may have had something to do with the amount of twist you encountered.

Matt Berger
Fine Woodworking

LonesomePine | Apr 26, 2006 03:33am | #2
Dear Matt,

Thanks for your prompt answer, I'm a bit new to this. Would that be any type of cedar..... spanish, western red or others I have seen?

Thanks

Lonesome

MBerger | Apr 27, 2006 12:34am | #3
I believe Western Red Cedar is the common variety that you would find at a local building supplies store or lumber yard.