How do I select the right wood to make an outdoor rocking chair?

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Elizabeth Michels Pinizzotto on Aug 29, 2018

you should look for wood that stands up well to all sorts of weather, Teak, for instance, comes to mind.

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Debbs on Aug 29, 2018

http://www.tablelegsonline.com/tloblog/9-wood-species-for-outdoor-projects/

Great info on what and why these 9 woods are so great for outdoor furniture.

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Millie on Aug 30, 2018

Here is a tutorial including common types of wood used to make an outdoor rocker.
https://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-make-rocking-chair-rockers

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