I ve always used pine for my projects. Hardwoods are in many ways easier to use than pine. Pine being very soft is easily damaged. You must be very careful not to drop it, set it on something that will dent it or bang the edges when moving it.
Hardwoods are much less prone to damage.
With hardwoods it is easier to obtain crisp edges. Machined hardwood edges come out very uniform. Click Here to see our assortment of lumber. Click Here to view more frequently asked questions.