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Yes, cedar is better to use for durability and longer lasting. Pine is soft, whether treated or not, and usually much cheaper to purchase. In the long run cedar is the better choice.

But although cedar is better, it also depends on what you need it for... If your doing craft and its not going to be weathered or battered around pine is better. Treated pine is good for craft work as it is easier to shape, bend and can hold a lot of weight.

Cedar is used if you want to make something that last longer, like a table or chair. You don't want pine chairs to snap when you sit on them...

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