Posted by David Sherman from 208.187.13.119 (dial.tuk102.kendra.com) on Monday, April 01, 2002 at 1:39AM :
In Reply to: Re: Bed material question posted by Vaughn from 209.78.79.156 (dialup410.lemoorenet.com) on Sunday, March 31, 2002 at 10:53PM :
If you make your own, use white oak not red oak. White oak is almost as rot-resistant as cedar. Red oak rots fast like most hardwoods. Of course teak would be wonderful if you're a millionaire or you happen to have an old ship available to salvage from.