Spruce, Sitka
Latin Name: Picea sitchensis
Family: Pinaceae - the Pine family
Other Common Name(s): Coast Spruce, Menzies Spruce, Silver Spruce, Sitka Spruce, Spruce, Tideland Spruce, Yellow Spruce
Domestic Softwood
Suitable for Exterior/Interior Use
Interior Use Only
Uses
Interior Trim, Millwork, Mouldings, Musical Instruments
Distribution
Sitka Spruce grows along the Pacific Coast of North America from southern Alaska, through Canada, down to the northwest corner of California. It prefers being in moist coastal climates, and very rarely grows more than 50 miles from the ocean.
General Description: The sapwood is a creamy yellow color, that blends gradually into the heartwood which is a light yellow to pale brown, that can often have a pink or purple tint. The grain is usually straight and even, although it may contain some "dimples". The texture is medium to even. The growth rings are noted to be very distinct.
Price Range ($ least expensive, $$$$$ most expensive):
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Working Properties
Machining: Excellent
Nailing: Excellent
Glueing: Excellent
Screwing: Excellent
Finishing: Excellent
Physical Properties
Weight (lbs/BF): 2.335
Specific Gravity: 0.35-0.40
Modulus of Rupture (psi): 5,300-10,300
Modulus of Elasticity (1,000 psi): 1,170-1,645
Side Hardness (lbs): 510
Additional Information
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