Can you find an old wine vat from a vineyard?

Shawn

: Hey all: This post is way, way off topic, so I apologize in advance.

: I'm thinking about building a hot tub. We had a redwood hot tub when I was
: growing up, and it was great. I think I understand the construction, I was
: planning on using a large bead / cove for the staves, tongue / groove for
: the floorboards, and a sort of rabbit-type thing where the staves joing
: the floor. Of course I'll purchase the compression bands and pump and
: heater.

: Anyway, turns out 'all heart' clear redwood is real expensive. Then I get to
: thinking, I built my great auk out of western red cedar, and the high
: grade stuff is cheaper than redwood.

: So does anyone have any advice on my choice of wood for a hot tub? Could
: western red cedar hold up to the temperature and chlorine? Any other woods
: I'm overlooking? Cypress?

: -Charlie