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SPF=SprucePineFir

Botanical Name
Picea glauca, Picea engelmann, Pinus contorta, abies laciocarpa (mixed)

Other Names
NA

Origin
NA

Sapwood Colour
White to pale yellow

Heartwood Colour

Not very distinct from sapwood

Grain
Straight

Texture
Fine

Common Uses
Constructionm framing, roles, railroad ties, decking, furniture

Physical Properties at MC 12%

Density kg/m3 370-420
Specific gravity0.24-0.34
Hardness N1440-1610
Bending StrengthN/mm255.4-61.3
StiffnessN/mm28400-10100
Radial shrinkage %3
Tangential shrinkage %
7

Working Properties

StabilityxxxxBendingxx
MachiningxxxScrewingxxx
GluingxxxPaintingxxx
SandingxxStaining xx

xxxx = excellent
xxx = good

xx = fair
x = not good