Question:
What type of wood is not used to make plumbing tools? Boxwood, beech wood, hornbeam, or pine?
Answer:
Actually all 4 types of wood have been used as tool handles since the 1800′s. Boxwood, Beechwood and Hornbeam are all hard woods and very durable. Pine is a little softer but is used for shovels, rakes, hoes, etc. I have an antique “Monkey Wrench” from the 1930′s which has a pine handle.