Poplar Read more about Poplar Title with weight Poplar - 31 lb/cu.ft Image Thickness 7/8 (S2S) 5/4 8/4 10/4 Strengths Easy to work Nails/Screws/Glues well Small movement in service Weaknesses Low bending and resistance to shock loads Key Uses Cabinet making Interior joinery Interior Trim Light construction Plywood Hardness Medium Sources North America Texture Fine
Pine, Clear Read more about Pine, Clear Title with weight Pine, Clear - 24 lb/cu.ft. Image Thickness 7/8 (S2S) 5/4 8/4 Strengths Easy to work Seasons well, stable once dry Uniform texture Weaknesses Weak Not durable Key Uses General joinery Interior Trim Plywood Boat building Furniture Hardness Soft Sources North America Texture Even
Douglas fir - 33 lb/cu.ft. Read more about Douglas fir - 33 lb/cu.ft. Title with weight Douglas fir Image Thickness 4/4 8/4 Strengths Uniform texture Distinctive patterning Relatively strong Weaknesses Can be brittle and splinter Knots can be a problem Key Uses General construction General joinery Plywood Veneer General marine Hardness Harder than might be expected for its weight Sources West coast - BC to Mexico Texture Neither fine nor coarse, but uniform and relatively easy to work
Birch, Yellow Read more about Birch, Yellow Title with weight Birch, Yellow - 44 lb/cu.ft Image Thickness 7/8 (S2S) 4/4 5/4 6/4 8/4 10/4 12/4 Strengths Widely Available and Economical Fine and Even Texture Close-grained and easy to work Weaknesses Considerable movement when dry Not durable Some inconsistent grain Key Uses Furniture Veneer Interior Trim Plywood Hardness Moderate Sources North America Texture Fine and even
Birch, Natural Read more about Birch, Natural Title with weight Birch, Natural - 44 lb/cu.ft Image Thickness 4/4 Strengths Widely Available and Economical Fine and Even Texture Close-grained and easy to work Weaknesses Considerable movement when dry Not durable Some inconsistent grain Key Uses Furniture Veneer Interior Trim Plywood Hardness Moderate Sources North America Texture Fine and even
