IF you go w solid timbers, very carefully select your pieces, and then still keep your fingers crossed.
As you probably already know.. Laminated is much more dimensionally reliable.
I am very concerned about the pipe railings as shown in photo.
I say very potentially hazardous unwise design detail
Related links - https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/nat...e24756691.html
https://www.google.com/search?q=crib...hrome&ie=UTF-8
https://www.google.com/search?biw=12...30.x4yfZSkFU0c
Just be aware.
Marc