There’s redwood, cedar, and cypress–what other woods are good for outdoor projects that will not be painted? Preservative-free, preferably.
Janet
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I've seen claims that white oak and walnut stand up to outside conditions pretty well, but no experience.
White oak
I can get white oak around here. Thanks, Don.
Osage orange
I have a weaving shuttle made of osage orange. Bought it from a widower whose wife had used it for years, so I asked if he would please mark its provenance. He carved "Evelyn Klein" into the side, but the wood was difficult to work with hand tools.
Janet
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