"Limp Arbor" wrote in message
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My buddy wants to build some planters and benches for his deck. He
has Norm's plans:
http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct.php?0003

So we stop today at a random lumber yard to get a price on Cedar.
Price for 'A' grade (only pin sized knots) minimum 8' length
2x4 $3.73 LF
5/4x4 $2.28 LF

I have no comparison but that seems a tad bit expensive.

Any other options other than Cedar? This will be outside year round
and will be exposed to salt air from the bay.

Simply go to any cabinet shop and ask them where they buy their lumber.
nuff said.