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Douglas Fir
PropertyDouglas Fir
Pseudotsuga menziesii
TypeSoftwood
Cost$ · Budget
Hardness660 lbf
WorkabilityGood
Seasonal movementSmall
Outdoor-friendlyNo
OriginDomestic (North America)
Commonly builtWorkbenches, Timber-frame beams, Built-in shelving, Shop cabinets, Garden trellises
OverviewThe structural softwood, stiff, strong, and dimensionally stable. Common in framing, increasingly popular for sturdy shop furniture.