easiest wood for first timer

[1213brett]

I want to scroll the project bellow. What would be the easiest wood to use.  The widths of the wood used are 3/4" 1/2" 1/4" 1/8" 3/8" 3/16" I plan to paint the wood with acrylic and then spray it with clear polyurethane.

 

Edited June 23, 2017 by 1213brett

[SCROLLSAW703]

well brett, bein' you're going to paint it, I would suggest poplar. It's easy work with on the saw, sands easy, medium density wood, & takes paint better than hardwood. And clear of knots, where pine isn't. And it's fairly cheap, unless ya live here in NW Kansas. Then its more costly than oak, cherry, maple, or walnut.

[lawson56]

I agree.I have used poplar in the past,found no knots,sands very easy,paint takes to it like a charm.The thinner wood BB ply unless you have a plainer.

[NC Scroller]

I agree.  the thicker (3/4, 1/2, 3/8) wood should be solid Poplar and the thin stock (1/4, 1/8,3/16) should be Baltic Birch Plywood.

[Scrolling Steve]

I would also use Poplar with BB for the thin stuff !

[Dan]

Poplar seems to be the popular choice. I would also use poplar. 

[hawkeye10]

46 minutes ago, Dan said:

Poplar seems to be the popular choice. I would also use poplar. 

This is a Popular post.    

[Scrappile]

Well there you go!  I think popular has the vote, and I agree. 

[tuner]

Well I guess you know what wood is recommended, looks like a nice project post some pics when your done.

[1213brett]

Thank you for all your suggestions guys!

[Lucky2]

Brett, I would use pine or poplar, either one would do a good job. For anything 1/8", I would probably use baltic birch plywood unless the plywood edge is to noticeable.

Len

[heppnerguy]

wow almost a 100 % agreement. that does not happen very often.. I guess there is no doubt as to which wood you will be using for this project. I too am anxious to see the finished piece. Good luck with it

Dick

heppnerguy

[bandaideman]

I was looking for oak in larger size 12 inch wide but short. Needed to buy 8-12 foot. Little high for what I was doing. and looked at poplar then found pine made in New Zealand. Not sure what it means but was right size and price at Menards so I got a smallest length used it as a backer and stained with golden oak after sanding sealer applied and sanded. Looked good and customer thrilled which is the bottom line. May work as well for painting Not sure first time using.