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Softwoods come from coniferous (cone-bearing) trees. So Balsa wood, the least dense of woods, which is a deciduous tree, (it DECIDES to drop leaves each winter) is technically a hardwood. Softwoods are generally very porous, and sand, or finish, easily. Sometimes TOO easily. They also soak up stain or paint quickly. GENERALLY speaking, they are lighter than hardwoods.

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