We used a bandsaw to remove the bulk of the notches. The detail and finish work was done with a small adze. Other woods would work including sections of logs. Try to find well seasoned wood (standing dead for a long time) to reduce checking (large cracks forming in the wood - most extreme when green or freshly cut wood is used).
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