divedigger
Well-Known Member
What wood last the longest on side boards? If you get sawmill oak, most of the time you get heart cut and a few hits and it splits down the center. Rot is not a problem because they get busted first but thats what they are there for to protect the top of the bed. I am looking for a wood that will just chip rather split all the way down. I know you might say get a better operator but hauling rock,stumps ,cleanup,limbs and about anything else you are going to get the boards sooner or later. Has anyone tried gum tree wood, they use to use it for striping to nail the the tin on barns because of low acid that rust the tin and tight grain to hold the nails, but wont last long exposed to the weather but might work. Thanks for any thoughts because replacing 16ft and 18ft sideboards is a job by your self if you notch and fit like it should.