Kids Adirondack Chair

[sp_343]

So...I am planning on building a junior sized Adirondack chair for my 1 year old son.  I'm going to cut most of the parts on the scroll saw with 1/2" Poplar.  The wood I have has some green streaking in it...

...what should I use as a contrasting colored wood (for the arm rests and maybe the back slats)  I've got some left over strips and chunks of Walnut, Oak, Cherry, Pine, Mahogany, and Hickory left over in the "save" box.   

Any suggestions?  Thanks!

[dgman]

Hey Chris, If this chair is to be used outdoors, you need to use an outdoor wood such as ceder, redwood, cypress, white oak and even mahogany. Poplar, Walnut, red oak, cherry and pine are not appropriate for out door use unless they are painted. Then they need to be painted every year.

[sp_343]

It's going to be used inside...just a place for him to sit and read books, play, etc...

[dgman]

In that case I think the walnut would make a good contrast with the poplar.

[julief]

I just finished a trinket box in poplar and walnut - they go nice together.

[kp91]

something 'hard', those arm rests are going to take a beating if your little one is like mine...  Stay away from the pine unless you want a distressed look.

[Marcellarius]

If it's for a 1y old I would paint it in different colors.