Hi, I am a newbie and need some suggestions on wood.
the simple question is: is 4/4 #2/#3 common cherry and/or walnut any good for building furniture?
more specifically,
1) do cherry/walnut in that grade have too much character, making it too hard to work with, especially for a newbie?
2) what is rustic, really? when is a defect allowed in a piece?
3) with all that in mind, should I just pay for the premium for good lumber to simplify the work and actually start making something nice(r) given I have only used borg 2*12 so far?
Many thanks for your support! if furniture building using #2/#3 common is not something a newbie can pull off, please just let me know. I won't feel bad if I screw up using cheaper wood. but I won't have the time if everything take twice as long.
the simple question is: is 4/4 #2/#3 common cherry and/or walnut any good for building furniture?
more specifically,
1) do cherry/walnut in that grade have too much character, making it too hard to work with, especially for a newbie?
2) what is rustic, really? when is a defect allowed in a piece?
3) with all that in mind, should I just pay for the premium for good lumber to simplify the work and actually start making something nice(r) given I have only used borg 2*12 so far?
Many thanks for your support! if furniture building using #2/#3 common is not something a newbie can pull off, please just let me know. I won't feel bad if I screw up using cheaper wood. but I won't have the time if everything take twice as long.