I am building 2 picnic tables for an eagle scout project and was wondering what the cheapest good wood is?
Redwood is too expensive... I need something cheaper.
It is an outdoor picnic table.
I was wondering if treated lumber is really that bad? because if i paint or stain it, i will be covering up the "poisonous" stuff... it is also by far the cheapest i think.
If you know the average price of the wood you recommend, could you please tell me that.
A friend asked me to build a picnic table to donate to a local charity. Constructing the table will cost me roughly in materials. Similarly built (same materials, same design, etc.) picnic tables are selling for 0 at a nearby home center. Can I take a tax deduction for the retail value of the completed table, even though I am not a licensed carpenter? Or is my deduction limited to the amount I spent on the raw materials alone?
Thanks for all the responses, but as there is a desparity in the answers, I will have to leave this up to a vote. Hopefully the best answer is also the correct one.
Altogether, 6 pieces. Table, bench, 4 chairs.
A smaller version of this: http://www.eco-furniture.com/im/3250/shinbutsu-dining-4.jpg
This set normally costs about ,500, so of course I'm looking to spend less than that if possible.
Ack! Thanks for the answer so far, it's looking like I should just go ahead and buy the set instead!
Looking to build a small platform to hold the picnic table. I'm wondering how much lumber I'll need and an idea on the cost.
PT 2x4 or 2x6 in NNJ for the region.