Pine (Southern Yellow)

Pinus spp.

Appearance: Color: Heartwood varies from light yellow/orange to reddish brown or yellowish brown; sapwood is light tan to yellowish white.
Grain: Closed, with high figuring; patterns range from clear to knotty.
Availability: Commodity item, unfinished strip, planks
Properties: Hardness: 690 Janka Table 47% softer than Northern red oak; longleaf 870 Janka Table, 33% softer than Northern red oak.
Durability: Soft, fairly durable, not as resist to scuff, & dents as true hardwoods
Workability:
Sawing: good
Nailing: good
Sanding: Resin tends to clog sand paper, frequent paper changes are required
Finishing: Using durable finishes can help minimize wear