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Ponderosa Pine
PropertyPonderosa Pine
Pinus ponderosa
TypeSoftwood
Cost$ · Budget
Hardness460 lbf
WorkabilityExcellent
Seasonal movementSmall
Outdoor-friendlyNo
OriginDomestic (Western US)
Commonly builtKnotty pine paneling, Shelving, Cabinets, Window frames
OverviewSoft, even, and easy to work, the classic knotty pine for paneling, shelving, and casework. Stable and inexpensive, the all-purpose Western pine.