Bought some dry Ash at hardwood provider not far from me. Purchased 3/4 inch thich and 2 inch thick. The 3/4 became the sides and the 2" became the supports.
Used a table saw to cut the boards to correct width and my chop saw to correct lenght.
Treated the wood with a 50/50 mixture of Mineral Spirits and Turpentine, as recommended by Joel.
Assembled the boards in place. I still have to install the rest of the hardware.
But this is proof that if I can do it anyone can....
Complete plans are posted to the site
Bill
