Grandpa Koca wrote:

Never encountered one of these before, but just had to replace a
busted slat in one for a friend. Almost couldn't believe how crummy
the wood used in it was. I've seen a lot better wood on pallets.

Jeff


You should replace the slats with wood from a pallet! That stuff's almost
indestructable (sweet-gum?) and is the same wood used for shoring trenches.
You can't saw it, you can't drive a nail in it, it's too tough for termites.
Heck, I don't think you can even BURN it.