I used cheap particle board on the forms for my Spring Run. It was free. If you coat the edges with titebond it holds staples pretty well.

: What are the tradeoffs to consider when selecting the material to use for the
: forms for a Great Auk? I will be cutting them out with a jigsaw only (I
: don't have ready access to a bandsaw and/or disk sander) and want to
: select the material that works well with a jigsaw but also has good
: staple-holding properties. Any recommendations for me?

: Thanks,
: Bret