In Reply to: RE: Wood Frames for MGIIIa and general consensus on mods posted by pictureguy on March 3, 2015 at 09:25:51:
AIUI, whether any particular tree is defined as a 'hardwood' or a 'softwood' is to do with whether or not it has flowers? So, as you say, balsa is thus defined as a 'hardwood', even though it is so soft you can easily indent it with your fingernail.
Andy
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