I saw Jeff had some beech for sale and i was thinking about this for building a traditional workbench. I know European beech is common for workbenches, but is american beech appropriate too? I've read beech can be difficult drying. Is there a good way to control air drying to get decent lumber, or would i be better off using kiln dried or another type of lumber for what usable amount i would get out of it? I'm not going to build a bench anytime soon, so it wouldn't be a problem if it took a couple of years to dry it properly.
What is a good thickness for the top without getting out of control? Is 1 1/2" good, or 3 1/2", or someplace in between?
Thanks!
What is a good thickness for the top without getting out of control? Is 1 1/2" good, or 3 1/2", or someplace in between?
Thanks!