Radiata Pine
Botanical Name
Pinus radiata
Other Names
–
Origin
New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Chile
Sapwood Colour
Pale, wide and distinct from heartwood
Heartwood Colour
Pink to brown
Grain
Generally straight grained, some spiral
Texture
Relative uniform, little contrast between growth rings
Common Uses
Furniture, toys, veneer, flooring, turnings, construction, chips
Physical Properties at MC 12%
Density | kg/m3 | 496 |
Specific gravity | – | 0.44 |
Hardness | N | 3480 |
Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 72.6 |
Stiffness | N/mm2 | 9900 |
Radial shrinkage | % | 3 |
Tangential shrinkage | % | 6 |
Working Properties
Stability | xxx | Bending | x |
Machining | xxxx | Screwing | xxx |
Gluing | xxx | Painting | xxxx |
Sanding | xxx | Staining | xxx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good