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- Examples of Softwood
- beech, fir, pine, redwood, cedar, spruce, etc.
a. Beech:
This softwood is much like maple. It is used for frames and a variety of bent and turned parts. It is also used for veneer, flooring, boatbuilding, furniture, cabinetry, musical instruments, plywood, etc.
b. Fir:
It is used for general woodwork like furniture, doors, window frames, veneer, and for plywood.
c. Pine:
Pine trees are classified as softwood and are used as Christmas trees. Pine is generally used for furniture work.
d. Redwood:
This wood is used for crafting outdoor furniture and for decorative carvings.
e. Spruce:
This wood is best for crates, boxes, masts, and for general woodwork.
f. Cedar:
Cedar is used in fencing, decking, siding, boat building, musical instruments, roofing, and many more.
