Quebec Yellow Pine from Canada is also known as Eastern White Pine when imported from Northern states of the USA. The main grade stocked is #2 cmn & better, which permits small diameter knots. Some UK businesses use #3 & #4 common with large knots. It is also possible to import ‘D Selects’ or ‘C Selects’ which are ‘clear’ grades but with high price premiums, and may involve longer lead-times.
One of the recognised advantages of this species over other pines is its stability. It is a soft-textured timber making it easy to work, but surfaces may be damaged if not sealed appropriately.
Kiln dried boards of 1″, 1¼”, 1½” and 2″ thick are mainly 4″, 6″, 8″, 10″ & 12″ wide; also 4″ x 4″ imported. Edge-glued panels (with lams of 140mm wide) are manufactured in 12.5mm & 20mm thick. Mainly 700mm wide and 3m long.
| Machines well | |
| Fair turning properties | |
| Holds nails and screws well, no need to pre-bore | |
| Glues, paints and varnishes well | |
| Dries well and only shrinks a little |
| Medium overall strength | |
| Not stiff | |
| Low shock resistance | |
| Stable |
| The heartwood is moderately resistant to preservative treatment, and the sapwood is permeable | |
| Moderately resistant to decay |
| Carvings and sculpture | |
| Millwork | |
| Sash | |
| Doors | |
| Trim | |
| Panelling | |
| Cabinets | |
| Furniture | |
| Toys | |
| Novelties | |
| Musical instrument components | |
| Caskets | |
| Boxes | |
| Match sticks | |
| Veneer |
