Sugar Pine:

Below you will find information about some of the timber I use in the making of Chairs, and other furniture. (some of it may not be avalable in your area.)

Sugar Pine:

• "Pinus lambertiana"

Other Names:

• Californian sugar pine.

Sources:

• USA.

Tree Characteristics:

• Typically about 150ft in height and 3ft 3in in diameter, but can be more.

Characteristics of the wood:

• Moderately soft, with medium coarse texture and even grain. It has white sapwood and pale brown to reddish brown heartwood.
• It is not durable.

Workability:

• Works well with hand and machine tools, but cutting edges must be kept sharp to avoid tearing the soft wood.
• It glues well.

Average dried weight:

• 26lb/cuft.

Finishing:

• Can be finished satisfactorily with stain, paint, varnish, and polish.

Common uses:

• Joinery (such as doors, windows and mouldings), light building construction.