As I am going to the Lumberyard today, I'd like to pick some wood for a Queen Anne Dressing table (the wood will probably sit in the shop for the next six months till I start the project). As this will be my first period piece (a learning experience), I have a few questions.
1-I'm going to use western (soft) curly maple and poplar as the secondary wood. Or, instead of soft, should I go with hard curly maple (about the same price)? I have never used maple in a project. I know--a subjective question!
2-Should I use hard, unfigured maple for the legs? I don't see why not?
Thx for your input.