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| − | [[File:22_EngelmannSpruce.jpg|thumb|Engelmann Spruce | + | [[File:22_EngelmannSpruce.jpg|thumb|Engelmann Spruce (''Picea engelmannii'')]] |
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| − | (''Picea engelmannii'')]] | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
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''Picea engelmannii''; épicéa d'Engelmann (Fr.); épinette (Fr.) | ''Picea engelmannii''; épicéa d'Engelmann (Fr.); épinette (Fr.) | ||
| − | + | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | |
| − | + | * Color: off-white to cream with occasional red hint | |
| − | + | * Grain: fine, even texture with straight grain | |
| − | + | * Density = 27 pcf | |
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| + | ==Working Properties== | ||
| + | * Easy to work | ||
| + | * Glues and finishes well | ||
| + | * Can stain unevenly due to closed pore structure. A sanding sealer, gel stain or toners works best. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| + | * The Wood Database: [https://www.wood-database.com/engelmann-spruce/ Engelmann spruce] | ||
* ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996 | * ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996 | ||
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* Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 | * Random House, ''Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language'', Grammercy Book, New York, 1997 | ||
| − | * | + | * Western Pine Association, Portland Oregon: air-dry weight = 27 pcf |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:01, 25 July 2022
Description
A soft, light wood obtained from the Engelmann spruce, Picea engelmannii, native to the western part of North America. The yellowish to reddish fine-grain wood is used for lumber, millwork, construction, and the manufacture of paper and boxes.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Picea engelmannii; épicéa d'Engelmann (Fr.); épinette (Fr.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Color: off-white to cream with occasional red hint
- Grain: fine, even texture with straight grain
- Density = 27 pcf
Working Properties
- Easy to work
- Glues and finishes well
- Can stain unevenly due to closed pore structure. A sanding sealer, gel stain or toners works best.
Resources and Citations
- The Wood Database: Engelmann spruce
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- Western Pine Association, Portland Oregon: air-dry weight = 27 pcf