Pinus contortaPinus contorta

Lodgepole Pine – Shorepine – Sierra

Botanical Name : Pinus contorta – French Name : Pin tordu latifoli?

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Description

  • -Height : 75′-80 ‘
    -Diameter : 1-3 ‘
    -Lifespan :
    – Growth :
  • -Weight : 2.40 lbs / bft
    -Hardness : 480 lbs
    -Color: pale yellow to yellowish brown
    -Sapwood : Not distinct, almost white to pale yellow
    -Grain : Straight, irregular
    -Texture : Average
    -Machining : Good with manual tools or machine tools
    -Sawmilling :
    -Blunting :
    -Molding : Very good
    -Planing : Excellent (Sharpening adequate)
    -Shaping :
    -Turning : Good
    -Boring : Very good
    -Mortising : Very good
    -Sanding :
    -Polishing : Good
    -Finishing : Good
    -Bending : Medium
    -Nailing : Very good
    -Gluing : Very good
    -Stability: Good
    -Durability: Medium to low
    -Environment:
    -Uses : Railway sleepers, lumber, logs, rough construction, studs, paneling, shelves, cabinetry, joinery, poles, transmission or telephone poles, house logs, veneer, plywood, pulpwood, teepees
    -Precautions : Wearing a mask and long sleeves are recommended
    -Budgetary price : Low