midwesthardwood

White Pine


 

Scientific Name: Pinus strobus
Common Names: Eastern White Pine, White Pine
Market Availability: Widely available in 4/4 – 8/4
Common Uses: Joinery, mouldings, cabinets, paneling
Regional Differences: Available from forests in the Northern Midwest, Northeast and Carolinas
Color Specifications: Unselected
Grade: Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) Eastern White Pine grade rules; From highest to lowest: C Select, D Select, Finish common, Premium common, Standard common, Industrial common
Defects to consider: Stain, pitch
Alternatives: Basswood, Aspen, Cottonwood, Yellow Poplar
Shipping Weight: Kiln Dried 2300 lbs/MBF (442 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity: Kiln Dried 0.42
Compressive Strength: (Perpendicular to grain) 350 psi
Janka Hardness: (Pounds-force) 380