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Default Pine vs. Poplar vs. Red Oak

Rick the antique guy writes:
On Friday, January 23, 1998 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-5, Nathan Gutman wrote:
Has anyone used poplar boards for anything? Is it stronger
then pine? Harder/easier to cut?
Is it as hard as red oak?
Any comments appreciated.
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Nathan Gutman
Knowledge may be wonderful but there is bliss in ignorance.


I love poplar and You do have to handpick your colors and Grains for your own taste and preference.


I'm sure Nathan has been waiting patiently for an answer - it's only been
twenty years since he asked that question.


******* sawn Poplar is very attractive in grain charecter,


Yeah, the sawyer should have been legitimate, but one can
only blame his/her parents....