[Woodcarver] Bench Top Materials

[Fran Hill]

Wow, Tom, I'm glad to know that.  I always wondered how you could tell the
difference.  Seems kind of simple now.  Thanks a bunch,
Arkansas Fran

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From: woodcarver-bounces at six.pairlist.net
[mailto:woodcarver-bounces at six.pairlist.net] On Behalf Of Tom Clarke
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 12:32 PM
To: [Woodcarver]
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Bench Top Materials


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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From: woodcarver-bounces at six.pairlist.net
[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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