How about "Trex" that's solid core? Not sure which brands, but they
sure would never rot away like oak. I think Trex is not solid. I used
some composite decking material that's solid all the way through. It
routs like a dream.

Or redwood. Or Duraply.

Ron wrote:

Any suggestion for what to use for wooden signs with names and the like
routed into them?

I use ROak for most of my indoor projects, any thoughts on how it would hold
up outside?

I have a decent source of ROak shorts for $2 - $2.50 bf, S3S.

I don't want to paint them, I'd prefer to stain and top coat if necessary?
What finishes & topcaots would be recommended, deck stains?

I'm also considering Ipe if I can find a decent source of 2' - 3' shorts,
6 - 10" wide.

ThankX again all,

Ron