I am going to have a punt at making an external door. I think I have got the design and layout sorted. I've calculated dimensions etc however I am stuck on what timber to use.
Ideally I would have liked to use white oak however the cost involved concerns me as this is my first attempt then at the price quoted then I dont want to 'balls it up'.
I spoke to the local timber yard and they recommended Sapele or Idigbo however the write-up on Sapele appears to indicate that it doesnt machine very well when using planes, routers etc (which is common in myand the info on Ibigbo is minimal but it is also a dark would like Sapele and as I am painting this (or getting it sprayed if I can find someone) then I would prefer to use a light coloured wood.
So here is my question - what would should I use which is hardwood and stable but also cost effective and not the end of the world (or £200) if I make a mistake?
I had thought about having a test run using cheap softwood / pine but even then if it goes well then I have a door which I dont necessarily have a use for.
TIA
Ideally I would have liked to use white oak however the cost involved concerns me as this is my first attempt then at the price quoted then I dont want to 'balls it up'.
I spoke to the local timber yard and they recommended Sapele or Idigbo however the write-up on Sapele appears to indicate that it doesnt machine very well when using planes, routers etc (which is common in myand the info on Ibigbo is minimal but it is also a dark would like Sapele and as I am painting this (or getting it sprayed if I can find someone) then I would prefer to use a light coloured wood.
So here is my question - what would should I use which is hardwood and stable but also cost effective and not the end of the world (or £200) if I make a mistake?
I had thought about having a test run using cheap softwood / pine but even then if it goes well then I have a door which I dont necessarily have a use for.
TIA