If you walk through the lumber section of your local home center and take a look at most of the construction-grade lumber found therein, you're likely looking at various types of SPF Lumber.

What is SPF Lumber? SPF is an acronym, which stands for spruce, pine and fir. The lumber you see could be any one of the three types, and in some cases one or more species within the type (more than one species of spruce, for instance).


While this material is typically used in construction, can it be used for building fine woodworking projects? Sure (with certain caveats). In this article, learn whether you should use SPF Lumber in your fine woodworking projects, and tips for getting the best results should you decide to venture down that path.

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