
Spruce
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Description
ORIGIN: European
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pinus glabra
THICKNESS: 25/32/38/50/75/100
WIDTH: 225/150
LENGTH: 21000mm to 6000mm
QUALITY: FAS
Color/Appearance: Heartwood is reddish brown, sapwood is yellowish white.
Workability: Overall, Spruce Pine works fairly well with most tools, though the resin can gum up tools and clog sandpaper. Spruce Pine glues and finishes well.
Common Uses: Southern Yellow Pine is used for heavy construction, such as: bridges, beams, poles, railroad ties, etc. It’s also used for making plywood, wood pulp, and veneers.