I am planning to build radiator covers this weekend. I plan to stain the wood and finish with polyurethane (I know many people do not like poly, but I think it looks great and is very durable). Would pine be a good choice? Pine takes the stain pretty nicely with the proper treatment, but I am concerned about warping from the heat. Is there a better choice for an economical (pine is affordable, oak is out of my budget) yet durable, stainable wood. I find polyurethane to be very durable, but I never used it in a high heat application such as radiator covers. Any comments? As long as I am asking, what are peoples favorite wood stocks for general purpose or your favorite project, and how do you like to finish them?
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