Gary Gilbert Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I have 3 active kids and I need a good strong wood choice. I guess something that is hard to dent.. I know I am asking alot.. Thank you Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Maple is a good choice. Cherry if you want darker colors. Ash and oak have a bolder grain and are less expensive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Gilbert Posted October 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 TY for the answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySats Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 White oak is a nice hardwood that's in between the darks of cherry and lights of maple . Quarter sawn white oak is very pretty , you may be able to find some good prices on it from small local mills . Same goes for all the harwoods mentioned here so far . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 If you do use oak, I recommend a grain filler. Kids will want to color / scribble / draw with paper on the table. The open pores of oak will catch the point of any writing instrument, often resulting in torn paper and/or a scratched finish. Smooth is better! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPCV_Woodworker Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 If you do use oak, I recommend a grain filler. Kids will want to color / scribble / draw with paper on the table. The open pores of oak will catch the point of any writing instrument, often resulting in torn paper and/or a scratched finish. Smooth is better! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcarswell Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Quarter sawn white oak is strong beautiful and durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob493 Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 You could always do a two tone table. I made a table out of red oak and maple. Came out very lovely, stained the maple a deep red, and the oak black. Finished with hand rubbed oil finish and its literally survived a 30' drop off my balcony (dont ask! haha) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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