: My friend asked about woods to use for his sof's. In my research I found this
: site.

: http://www.woodbin.com/ref/wood/strength_table.htm

: Sage

He can use pine.

That chart may be useful. Some plans call for using certain hardwoods of certain dimensions. If you use a wood which is not as strong as that which is specified in the plans, then you use a bigger piece.

If your friend's SOF uses steam-bent ribs then you would want a wood which bends easily.

PGJ