In woodworking, we classify wood as hardwood, softwood or exotic wood.
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Softwood
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Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh are testing several varieties of bamboo with mechanical properties that approach and even surpass those of softwood lumber.
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The bodies are sheeted in softwood, a double layer of ⅝-in. boards on the quarters, with a single thickness lining inside the steel ends.
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SYP is a softwood, but it is harder than many hardwoods.
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