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1. 
   Riversong | Jan 31, 2008 08:56am | #1

   Poplar is a much better paint grade finish wood - no resins.  But prime with oil-based so the grain doesn't raise and use fine threads.

    

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   bridge_dog | Jan 31, 2008 09:20am | #2

    Defiantly poplar it is more stable more durable and paints better.

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   JeffBuck | Feb 01, 2008 03:12am | #3

   poplar would be my choice here.

    

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4. 
   Brady T. | Feb 01, 2008 03:23am | #4

   For poplar, a threaded combintaion screw should be used. The Kreg company markets these screws as "Hi-Lo" I believe. They are finely threaded on the tip of the shank and coarsely threaded at the top before the shank becomes smooth.

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   mattt19 | Feb 04, 2008 01:37am | #5

   Thanks all,Poplar it is

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   bridge_dog | Feb 04, 2008 03:08am | #6

   Why do you suggest a combo screw for poplar???

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   Brady T. | Feb 04, 2008 03:53pm | #7

   Through my extensive years of research and carpentering, I have learned this. The Kreg company itself first turned me on to the advantages of using a Hi-Lo screw in poplar. "We also offer a HI-LO THREAD type which consists of two separate threads, one higher than the other that serves as a general purpose screw in medium hardwoods like poplar." - Kreg website - http://www.kregtool.com/products/ka/product.php?PRODUCT_ID=69So to answer your question, the reason I recommend a combo screw for poplar is because it works more betterererer. I've tried coarse and fine and I tried the combo screws. They tighten stronger with less stripping.Edited 2/4/2008 1:05 pm ET by Brady T.

   Edited 2/4/2008 1:06 pm ET by Brady T.