Wood Types

Pine (White)
Found in the uplands of Newfoundland, Ontario and Manitoba in Canada, south throughout New England and the Great Lakes Region to South Carolina White Pine is the state tree of Maine and Michigan. A very large tree with relatively few horizontal big limbs, the Eastern white pine is one of the tallest timber trees in the Northeast. Color: white to pale yellow with a reddish tinge. It darkens with age and air exposure, eventually turning to a deep orange color.

Grain: The wood is light, soft, straight grained and with very uniform texture

CharacteristicsIt works very well and is easily shaped with hand and power tools. This wood accepts many types of glue well, making for tight bonding.

Finishing: Pine takes most finishes well. With some stains, a sealer helps prepare the wood to achieve a more even look.