I am wanting to make a good strong work bench for everyday use and want it to last a lifetime. I am wondering what is the cheapest best wood to make it out of?
I was thinking of using reclaimed railway sleepers as they would be well seasoned and can be got for a good price. If railway sleepers are ok to use would you go for treated or untreated and also hardwood or soft.
If railway sleepers are not the way to go what timber do you advise?
Do you think a normal circular saw would cut the pine sleepers into the sizes i need?
I was thinking of using reclaimed railway sleepers as they would be well seasoned and can be got for a good price. If railway sleepers are ok to use would you go for treated or untreated and also hardwood or soft.
If railway sleepers are not the way to go what timber do you advise?
Do you think a normal circular saw would cut the pine sleepers into the sizes i need?