: I would avoid pine, it will turn yellow, then orangey as it ages.
: It's quite attractive, but not if you want white.

: I'd say basswood is your first choice. It stays white, and has
: virtually no grain, so it's good for color. It's also much
: lighter than pine, if that matters to you. After that- aspen, or
: maple, knowing that maple will turn yellow, although not as much
: as pine. If you want just a thin line, holly is the ultimate
: white wood.

: m

I agree Basswood has great properties, but it's $4.75 a board foot here. I get rough cut pine for less than $2.00 a board foot. If you're doing a lot of area, cost can be a factor.
I would (wood?) like to try some on my next build however.

Kirk