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Types of Wood: Pros vs. Cons
Pine
Maple
Teak
Oak
Pine
Pros
Cheap
Easily Machinable
Interesting Grain Design
Cons
Scratches Easily
Can be Dented easily
Maple
Pros
Hardwood
Commonly Used for Musical Instrument Necks
A different kind of Maple called bird's eye or curly is usually wanted for its grain pattern that is commonly found striking.
Cons
Due to its Hardwood Nature, tools dull quickly when used on Maple
Slow Growing, more expensive than pine, because it takes longer to replace
Teak
Pros
Tropical Hardwood
Usually used for Marine Applications
Does not rot in a high moisture environment
Its natural oils provide lubrication when machining
Cons
Hard to glue, due to the high oil content
Will not hold finish. Poly and Varnish flakes off
More expensive than Pine
Also slow-growing
Oak
Pros
Hardwood
Most common for Furniture
Open-Grain
Finishes well
Light-Colored but grains are dark
Cons
Slow-Growing
Slightly more expensive than Maple
Pores are Large
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