re: Packing Crate Timber Table

Thorreain, the wood is some type of pine. You can see a picture of the pile of packing timber I found it in here in my blog post:
http://www.ozdiyhandyman.com.au/2014/10/reclaimed-packing-timber-table.html
Also, I ended up finishing it with an oil stain because it will be outside most of the time. I brushed it on and left it for 3 hours, then wiped the excess off with a rag. Turned out great.