Name |
Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) |
Type |
Softwood. |
Other Names |
Also known as white pine, northern white pine, northern pine, Weymouth pine, Quebec yellow, cork pine, and pumpkin pine. |
Sources |
Grows in Canada, Mexico, and United States. |
Appearance |
Straight grained with a fine, uniform texture. Creamy white, pale yellow or light brown heartwood and creamy white sapwood. Yellows with age. |
Physical Props |
Soft, weak, and light with low decay resistance, shock resistance, and steam bending. Very stable in service. |
Working Props |
Works very easily with most machine or hand tools although turning is only fair. Carves quite well. Holds nails and screws well without the need to pre-drill. Glues, paints and varnishes well. Sealer recommended to prevent blotches when staining. |
Uses |
Used for numerous applications including carvings and sculpture, millwork, sash, doors, trim, paneling, cabinetry, furniture, toys, novelties, musical instrument components, caskets, boxes, match sticks, veneer, dowels, and patterns. |