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   pzgren | Mar 27, 2006 06:16am | #1

   You might take a look at teak. In the old days, it was used for decking on battleships -- exposed to sea (salt) water and lots of abuse...seemed to last forever. Might be a good choice for your dish drainer.

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   AndyE | Mar 28, 2006 04:17am | #2

   Teak is used on boats so a little water at the sink shouldn't bother it. There are other "teak like" woods on the market these days that may be somewhat cheaper though. Lyptus is a fairly new one that will do well in a wet spot. You could also use cypress. The stuff grows in swamps and can put up with the moisture of a dish drain without a problem. If there is a real lumber yard nearby you should be able to find any or all of them there. They are common enough.

   Andy

   "It seemed like a good idea at the time"

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   wop | Mar 28, 2006 10:03pm | #3

         Burma teak runs 5000 Euro per cubic meter buying in lots of minimum 0.5 cubic meters. That's real expensive for that use. Iroko , poor man's teak, goes for about 5 times less and works just as well.

         As far as cutting boards go Jon Arno always sustained that maple was the only no risk wood. I'm a bit more flexable , but tropical woods are more likely to contain reactives and allergens.

                                                                        Philip

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   bakesale1 | Mar 30, 2006 08:58am | #4

   Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I'll run over to White Bros. and see if I can find the suggested material.