If you can use either softwood or hardwood structural timbers on a project, then you might not be sure which wood to buy. If either wood suits your project needs, then softwood has some advantages you might find useful. What are they?
1. Easier Working
Despite the name, softwoods aren't really soft timbers. These woods have many of the same hardness qualities as hardwoods. However, they do have a slightly softer surface and they are usually less dense than hardwoods.
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Different types of steel have different properties. These properties dictate how good of a fit steel will be with your project needs. While regular steels work well in many scenarios, there might be times when you need a metal that has gone through a special treatment process such as quenching and tempering.
What is quenched and tempered steel? Why are its additional properties useful?
What Is Quenched and Tempered Steel?
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