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SUGAR PINE

 (Pinus Strobus) 

1. Origin                                United State of America. Canada 

2. Description:                    Soft light weight timber in all strength properties and not

                                                 suitable for steam bending. Straight grained. Even 

                                                 textured  wood with inconspicuous growth rings.

    Weight

•      (kg / m³ )                 384 kg/m³

•      (lbs / ft³)                    24 lbs /ft³      

3 User:                                  Pattern making, wood carving and general carpentry work.

4. Working  

                  Properties        ( various authorities comments)

                                                           *  Works very easily with hand and machine tools.

                                                           *  Finishes cleanly in most operations.

                                                           * Good nailing and screwing properties.

                                                           *  Takes stain, paint, and polish very well.

                           Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:

                                                  Thickness:            1";        1.5" ;    2" &        3" flitches 

                                                                            ( 25mm; 38mm; 50mm & 75mm)

                                                   Widths:                 6" & wider ( 150mm & wider).

                                                  Lengths                12' & longer ( 3.6m & longer )

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