I built my kid's bunk out of poplar. I went overkill on the dimensions, though. 2x10 rails, etc. Plan all along was to paint (crackle), so it was my #1 choice. I bought my lumber from an Amish lumber mill, spent about 20 cents a
board foot, as they wanted it out of their way. They are in the hardwood flooring business, and needed the space for oak lumber. I took all they had, and am ...