Editing Woodworking (section)

=== Woods used for carving ===
While many woods can be used for carving, there are some clear favorites, including aspen, basswood, butternut, black walnut, and oak.<ref name="www.hardwooddistributors.org-2015">{{Cite web|url=http://www.hardwooddistributors.org/blog/postings/top-hardwoods-for-carving/|title=Top Hardwoods for Carving {{!}} Hardwood Distributors|website=www.hardwooddistributors.org|language=en-US|access-date=2018-04-16|date=2015-05-19}}</ref> Because it has almost no grain and is notably soft, Basswood is particularly popular with beginner carvers. It is used in many lower-cost instruments like guitars and electric basses.<ref name="www.hardwooddistributors.org-2015" /> Aspen is similarly soft, although slightly harder, and readily available and inexpensive.<ref name="www.hardwooddistributors.org-2015" /> Butternut has a deeper hue than basswood and aspen and has a nice grain that is easy to carve, and thus friendly for beginners. It is also suitable for furniture.<ref name="www.hardwooddistributors.org-2015" /> While more expensive than basswood, aspen, and butternut, black walnut is a popular choice for its rich color and grain.<ref name="www.hardwooddistributors.org-2015" /> Lastly, oak is a strong, sturdy, and versatile wood for carving with a defined grain. It is also a popular wood for furniture making.<ref name="www.hardwooddistributors.org-2015" />