What is a good type of wood for furnitures?

[DonCamote]

Hi Guys,

Help naman, my sister is asking a carpenter to custom build A dining set and sala set. Any suggestions on what is best wood for this type of requirement? durability is a primary concern.

Thanks for your attention.

DC

[doverdoods]

As far we know, Narra is the best wood for making furniture. However if your into small budget try using palosapis. this is a hundred cheaper than narra. it ranges from 12" to 32" wide ( but the wider the more expensive )

[DonCamote]

Thanks for responding Doverdoods.

I agree Narra is one of the best woods but might be too expensive for the purpose. I would invest in Narra for door jambs and main doors though.

Will consider this Palosapis.

How about Tanguile, is this good for furnitures?

[shorea04]

The cheapest wood for furniture now is gmelina. Mahogany is good furniture material too but a little more expensive, same with tanguile. Ipil-ipil is gaining popularity as a substitute for narra, looks similar to narra but a lot cheaper.

[22y]

Your best wood choice as far as cost, strength and availability is concerned, is Lauan. Just make sure the carpenter uses sound furniture construction(mortice and tenon, screws and PVA glue). Also, have him sand, seal, finish and top coat the furnitures properly. This will ensure a long and durable life out of your furniture.

[nicolodeon]

Any hardwood would do as hardwoods are resistant to termites and pests.

[joey]

where to source out this wood in metro manila? (makati)?(lauan, melina,mahogany, tanguile. Ipil-ipil)

[bbn]

Joey if your starting out I'd recommend one of the not so expensive woods though try to stay away from the soft ones including pine. Although soft woods are generally less costly, they require a higher amount of skill, and VERY sharp tools. I also recommend you buy large stock. Large stock is always more expensive but the grain pattern is generally better so it again requires less skill. A large lumberyard will let you buy a big piece and have them cut it to the piece you want. Don't get shocked though by the lost material that you will have to pay for, you do pay for it just the same when you buy smaller stock.