: Poplar is an inexpensive, easy-to-work-with "semi-hardwood" great for secondary parts or painted finishes.
: Hardwood is often sold using the "x/4" system for thickness (e.g., 4/4 is one inch thick) and graded as "Select" or "Common" based on quality. buy hardwood
: Judge pieces quickly for color, grain, and lack of warp. : Poplar is an inexpensive