Ponderosa Pine
Botanical Name
Pinus ponderosa
Other Names
Ponderosa Pine, Bird’s-eye Pine, Western Pine
Origin
North America
Sapwood Colour
White to yellow
Heartwood Colour
Reddish brown /Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
Grain
Straight / Clear growth rings (figure)
Texture
Medium coarse to coarse / Fine
Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Beams, Boxes and crates, Building construction, Building materials, Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Casks, Chairs, Concrete formwork, Construction, Decks
Physical Properties at MC 12%
| Density | kg/m3 | 480 |
| Specific gravity | – | 0.40 |
| Hardness | N | 4800 |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 66.9 |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | 9000 |
| Radial shrinkage | % | 4 |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | 6 |
Working Properties
| Stability | xxxx | Bending | x |
| Machining | xxxx | Screwing | xxx |
| Gluing | xxx | Painting | xxx |
| Sanding | xxx | Staining | xx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good