[Woodcarver] Bench Top Materials

[Tom Clarke]

Doug,

     Everybody seems to be making assumptions based on the name.

Hardwoods aren't always hard and Softwoods aren't always soft. Some
of the softwoods are quite a bit harder than some of the hardwoods. The
difference between them is basically whether the tree is deciduous or
not. If it is, it's classified as a hardwood and if it's not as a softwood.

Southern White Pine is exceptionally hard. Balsa is quite soft. Both are
the other kind <G>.

Tom (nj)  ;--)
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[mailto:woodcarver-bounces at six.pairlist.net]On Behalf Of Doug Nielsen
  Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 1:27 PM
  To: woodcarver at six.pairlist.net
  Subject: [Woodcarver] Bench Top Materials


  Howdy All !

  I am thinking of building a new bench top from KD Doug fir.
  I know Bill suggests hard wood for the tops because they wear well, but
old Chris Pye says that soft is better for absorbing the blows
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