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Sorry gimpyrobb, my contact with him was many years ago. I think the owners brother had an accident at the mill (death) and they closed it down. It was back when I did research on primary mills by going around and purchasing a pickup truck load of various hardwoods. Osage was $15 a bf at the...

That's why I was so impressed with a man's sawmill that cut wide boards. He paneled his kitchen. Absolutely amazing...and bright orange. Who has seen OO logs large enough for wide boards? He had 10 and 12" wide.

If kept dry, like slats of a trailer(with a finish), poplar will last a very long time. I use it all the time. In fact I prefer it because it does not give as nasty of a splinter as most other woods when you run your hand down it. Strength, no problem unless for extreme use. But hey...we...

I would not use plywood unless you want to have a larger sheet. If you rip strips, it is not as strong and it de-laminates with wet weather. I used to have several places in Indy to pick up hardwood but am further north now. White oak is good but some clear poplar or walnut might be good...