raw wood project

Hi. I'm getting into making stools and seats out of solid, green or dried wood. Does anyone have ideas on the best types of wood to use for these kinds of projects? I live in California but am open to sourcing from other states if necessary. I've used camphor, which was really great, but it's...

Hi. Does anyone know the best way to cut large, precise, angled cuts like the ones on these stools? (I imagine the stools are about 18 inches tall.) Thanks. ...And BTW, thanks for all your help and advice so far with my other posts guys. Your generosity with your knowledge is beyond appreciated.

For more info on this project please read from my blog at: http://blogspud.blogspot.com Hey all! This is one of my earliest creations using my newly bought tools back in May 2011. The legs and table top I took from a fallen oak tree. See the photo below.