Favored Species of Wood
Due to tradition, ease of workability, strength and durability characteristics, some species of wood are particularly prized for making knees. Tamarack (also known as hackmatack) stumps are among the preferred softwood species for grown knees, while white oak and elm are preferred for hardwoods for bent knees due to their ease of steam bending.
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