| Name | Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla) |
| Type | Softwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as hemlock and Pacific hemlock. |
| Sources | Grows in western United States and Canada. |
| Appearance | Straight and even grained with a fine to medium texture. Whitish to light yellowish brown color, heartwood not distinct. |
| Physical Props | Light and soft with moderate stiffness, bending strength, compression strength, and steam bending, low shock resistance and decay resistance. Good dimensional stability. |
| Working Props | Works easily with machine or hand tools (slightly better than eastern hemlock). Accepts paint, stains, varnishes, and polishes well. Glues quite easily. Pre-drilling recommended for screwing and nailing (but less apt to split than eastern hemlock). |
| Uses | Used mainly for building construction. Also used for interior and exterior joinery, doors, flooring, vehicle bodywork, turnery, broom handles, boxes, crates, pallets, cooperage, furniture, ladders, plwood, paneling, veneer, and pulpwood. |
