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Eastern white pine
NAME:Eastern White Pine
clear pine
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.
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