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Imported Softwood Pine, Caribbean Heart
Latin Name: Pinus caribaea
Family: Pinaceae - the Pine family
Other Common Name(s): Caribbean Heart Pine, Pino, Ocote
Imported Softwood
Suitable for Exterior/Interior Use
Interior Use Only
Uses
Flooring, Interior Trim, Millwork, Mouldings
Distribution
This species grows throughout Cuba, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, the Bahamas and parts of Mexico.
General Description: The sapwood is yellow in color and is very distinct from the golden-brown to reddish-brown heartwood. The wood has a strong resinous odor and a greasy feel. The grain is usually straight with a coarse texture. The growth rings are very prominent.
Price Range ($ least expensive, $$$$$ most expensive):
$$$
Working Properties
Machining: Poor
Nailing: Good
Glueing: Fair
Screwing: Fair
Finishing: Poor
Physical Properties
Weight (lbs/BF): 4.41
Specific Gravity: 0.34-0.68
Modulus of Rupture (psi): na
Modulus of Elasticity (1,000 psi): na
Side Hardness (lbs): 1240
Additional Information
The resin that this Pine exudes is the biggest problem. It is reported that tools, machinery and even sandpaper can very easily become clogged and need to be cleaned or replaced frequently when milling this material.
Item Availability
Not currently in stock, commercial quantities are limited. Please contact us to discuss alternate species.