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The appearance of softwood is much like any other wood to the layperson, weight can generally give a person some indication, (with some exceptions) usually hardwoods are heavier. This site explains a lot about this subject:
Appearance Lumber (Finish, Selects) Appearance lumber (graded as Finish or Selects) is often nonstress-graded but a separate category exists due to the greater importance placed on appearance. Boards in this category will be of most use to the woodworker interested in making quality softwood furniture with a natural finish. In addition to boards, this group includes most softwood lumber that has been custom milled to a pattern or otherwise surfaced on all four sides (S4S). Examples are trim, siding, shingles, flooring, casing, base, stepping, and paneling. The highest grade of appearance lumber is Finish, which is subdivided into grades composed of letters or combinations of letters (B&BTR, C, D) or names such as Superior or Prime, depending on the grading agency. The next level down is Selects which has grade designations composed of numbers, letters, and names of combinations of them (B&BTR, C Select, D Select). * http://www.woodbin.com/ref/wood/softwood_grades.htm
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How can you tell the difference between softwood and hardwood?
When the trees are alive, hardwood trees have leaves, and softwoods have needles. If a nail or other sharp object goes into the dead wood easily, then it can be qualified as a softwood. If it's difficult to stick it in, it can be classified as a hardwood.
How do you tell difference between leaded and unleaded petrol in a can?
I don't think there is a way to visually tell the difference between leaded and unleaded fuel. However, leaded gasoline has become "extinct" and it is more likely that you have unleaded gasoline in the can.
How do you visually tell the difference between red and yellow brass?
hit it with a grinder red brass puts out a red spark yellow brass puts out a yellow spark
Is southern yellow pine hardwood or softwood?
It is a softwood.
Is sequoia a hardwood or a softwood?
softwood
How do you flexiply to softwood?
Flexiply to softwood consists of gluing multiple layers of softwood together and holding it together for at least 24 hours using jigs to shape the piece into the desired shape. Flexiply is a unique piece of wood that is similar to plywood with the difference being it can be bent and manipulated into odd shapes.
Is evergreen trees hardwood or softwood?
softwood?
Is lauan a hardwood or a softwood?
The Lanuan is SOFTWOOD.
Is Oregon pine a softwood or a hardwood?
Softwood
How can you tell the difference between hardwood and softwood when the tree is growing?
The difference between softwood and hardwood can often be difficult to tell. A common misconception is that a softwood is soft and hardwood is hard. This is not the case. For examply, Balsa wood can be extremely soft yet is a hardwood. The actual difference is that the softwood comes from trees with thin leaves like pine needles and generally grow far quicker than most hardwoods. Hardwoods have broader leaves for example Oak and generally grow slower. To distinguish between the two you need to know a little about wood as there is no set rule. Generally speaking, softwoods will have a wider grain pattern due to faster growth and hardwoods will have quite a close grain patter because of the slower growth. This is similar to the size or crystals. The faster the growth, the bigger the cristals. The actual hardness or density of the wood has little to do with the classification. - Generally if a tree is an angiosperm (bearing broad leaves and flowers) , then it's a hardwood.
Is pencil made of softwood?
yes it is made of softwood
Is softwood hard of soft?
soft! hence the SOFTwood!!
