As far as the stands go we do not lifetime warranty them because the stand takes no abuse and we could not see any reason for giving them a lifetime warranty. During the month of August Poplar was the best seller because of the sale price. Generally our top three wood choices sell quite evenly. Maple, Oak, and Hickory. Mostly its a finish preference.
Maple is smooth and clear so it give a good fine furniture appearance.
Finally Hickory is marbled so it looks great with just clear sealer. We guarantee everyone with our famous warranty. We only have a few left on sale. The Poplar dummy weighs about 65 lbs. It can be mounted any way you wish just like our other dummies.