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wood for trestles and tunnel portals?
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Pete, being a carpenter for fourteen years here is what I know. <br /> Best to less disireble <br /> 1. redwood - Hard to find late fall do to logging season <br /> 2. cedar- easier to find Home depot /Lowes <br /> 3. White Oak - Not red oak has to due with cells in wood. Whites less common unless you find hardwood floor that can be milled. <br /> 4. Pressure treated - good if you don't mind it warping or twisting - look at any fence post there all twisted. P.T. is made from yellow pine great for home structure but for a model Pine being of spruce/ fir with exterior stain would be better. I'm from Ohio where the weather goes from one extreme to another. I' sure there are other species of would that would work but cost and availability are also a factor.
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