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Wood species guide · Softwood lumber species
Red Pine is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific namePinus resinosa
Janka hardness560 lbf
Average dried weight34 lb/ft³
Best fitConstruction lumber
Overview
Why choose Red Pine?
Red Pine is a softwood lumber species. Its natural range is Northeastern North America. Common uses include construction lumber, pulpwood for paper, railroad ties, posts and utility poles.
Scientific namePinus resinosa
DistributionNortheastern North America
ShrinkageRadial: 3.8%, Tangential: 7.2%, Volumetric: 11.3%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
DurabilityDecay resistance of the heartwood is rated moderately durable down to non-durable.
Red Pine colour, grain, and figure
Light reddish brown heartwood, with sapwood in a pale yellow that fades to almost white.
The grain is straight, with an even, medium texture and a slightly oily feel.
Working notes
Hand and machine tools both cut it easily. It glues and finishes well, but excess resin can sometimes hurt how well it holds paint.
Some woodworkers have reported skin allergy reactions or asthma-like symptoms when working with pine.
Red Pine should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Red Pine
Best projects
Common uses include construction lumber, pulpwood for paper, railroad ties, posts and utility poles.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Red Pine from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
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If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Red Pine FAQ
What is Red Pine best used for?
Common uses include construction lumber, pulpwood for paper, railroad ties, posts and utility poles. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Red Pine beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Red Pine?
The buying section on this page links to any Red Pine Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.