Preview
Image Date
2018
Properties / Facts
dimensionally stable, low shrinkage, imparts no taste to wood, evenly grained, works well with hand tools, good nailing properties, takes paint well,
Common Names (additional)
Sugar cone pine
Scientific Name
Pinus lambertiana
Janka Hardness
380 lbf (1,690 N)
Classification
softwood
Geographic Origin
Pacific Coast of North America Mountainous Regions
Modern Region
Pacific Coast of North America Mountainous Regions
Modern / Specialty Uses
Popular construction lumber, Crates, piano keys, organ pipes, doors, molding, window/door frames, foundry patterns, products associated with the California Gold Rush (flumes, sluice boxes,).
Sample Material
wood shaving
Surface Plane
end grain
Magnification
x 100
Photographer
Harriet Cassell
Keywords
Manning Rare Woods, Furniture Department, Sugar Pine