On Tue, 17 Aug 2004 14:54:20 -0500, ray
wrote:

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Anyhow, to finally get to the point, what do you all think of the working
properties of radiata pine? It looks pretty good-- I've used it for shop
jigs-- and it has a rather pretty, if simple, grain. In my small
experiments, it seems to take stain fairly evenly. Thanks much for any
advice and guidance.


Pinus radiata. aka Monterey pine. Grows like a weed here in NZ. It's
rather variable like many pines, but if you select good lengths, it's
a nice enough timber. Stay away from knotty bits, as they tend to drop
out as it dries. It is very cheap.

Easy to work, sands nicely and takes stains well. With care I have
seen it made into some very nice furniture.

Barry Lennox