Understanding Wood Species

Welcome to this week's Pyrography Notebook Entry! Softwoods vs. Hardwoods: Wood species are broadly categorized into two main types: softwoods and hardwoods. Softwoods come from coniferous trees, such as pine, cedar, and spruce, while hardwoods are derived from deciduous trees like oak, maple, and cherry. Despite the names, hardwoods aren't necessarily harder than softwoods; the distinction is based on botanical classification. Characteristics of Softwoods: Grain Patterns: Softwoods typically...