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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 gravity0.44
Hardness N3480
Bending StrengthN/mm272.6
StiffnessN/mm29900
Radial shrinkage %3
Tangential shrinkage %
6

Working Properties

StabilityxxxBendingx
MachiningxxxxScrewingxxx
GluingxxxPaintingxxxx
SandingxxxStaining xxx

xxxx = excellent
xxx = good

xx = fair
x = not good