Are softwoods always soft and easy to work with?

No, softwoods are not always soft and easy to work with. While many softwoods, like pine and cedar, are indeed lightweight and relatively easy to cut and shape, some softwoods, such as Douglas fir, can be quite dense and challenging to work with. Additionally, the ease of working with a particular wood depends on factors like its moisture content, specific species, and the tools used. Thus, generalizations about softwoods can be misleading.