| NAME: |
Clear Pine |
| BOTANICAL NAME: |
Pinus strobus |
| ALSO KNOWN AS: |
White pine, northern white pine, northern pine |
| RANGE: |
Eastern US and Canada |
| STRENGTH PROPERTIES: |
Soft, weak, and light with low decay resistance, shock resistance, and poor steam bending. |
| GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: |
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. |
| AVAILABILITY: |
Readily available in numerous, thicknesses, widths, lengths and grades. |
| USES: |
Carvings and sculpture, millwork, sash, doors, trim, paneling, cabinetry, furniture, toys, novelties, musical instrument components, caskets, boxes, match sticks, veneer, dowels, and patterns. |
| COST: |
Low. Various grades can be selected based primarily on the number and size of knots. |
