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Douglas FirSouthern Yellow Pine
| Property | Douglas Fir Pseudotsuga menziesii | Southern Yellow Pine Pinus taeda |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Softwood | Softwood |
| Cost | $ · Budget | $ · Budget |
| Hardness | 660 lbf | 690 lbf |
| Workability | Good | Good |
| Seasonal movement | Small | Medium |
| Outdoor-friendly | No | No |
| Origin | Domestic (North America) | Domestic (Southeastern US) |
| Commonly built | Workbenches, Timber-frame beams, Built-in shelving, Shop cabinets, Garden trellises | Framing lumber, Pressure-treated lumber, Flooring, Workbenches |
| Overview | The structural softwood, stiff, strong, and dimensionally stable. Common in framing, increasingly popular for sturdy shop furniture. | The strongest common construction softwood, dense, resinous, and stiff. Great structural strength for the price, though the hard latewood bands can fight your tools. |