Softwood Characteristics and Uses

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Larch characteristics

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Attractive yellow/red/brown, harder, tougher, more durable than most softwoods, resistant to rot.

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Spruce characteristics

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Red/brown, hard, good strength-to-weight ratio, knotty, not very durable.

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Spruce uses

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Structures, aircraft, crates, ship masts.

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Pine color

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Yellow/brown

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Spruce strength

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Good strength-to-weight ratio.

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Larch outdoor use

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Can be used outdoors due to rot resistance.

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Oak

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Light brown, tough, durable, very strong, attractive grain, finishes well.

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Used for Mahogany

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Good quality furniture.

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Used for Balsa

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Modelling.

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Ash

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Pale/cream color, tough, attractive, absorbs shock well.