Two were constructed out of upright oak planks set into foundation trenches, while the others were built using wooden posts.

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Better yet, this new breed is more than just planks of wood nailed to an old oak.

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Many kitchenware and grilling stores carry cooking planks in a variety of woods cedar, alder, maple, hickory, oak, mesquite and apple.

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