Pine Wood

Knotty Pine is a softwood known for its light yellow to pale brown color and distinctive knots that give it a rustic, natural character. Easy to work and widely available, it’s commonly used for furniture, paneling, and interior woodworking projects where a warm, country-style aesthetic is desired.
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Lumber

4/4 Rough Cut Knotty Pine Lumber

4/4 Knotty Pine Lumber

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8/4 Rough Cut Knotty Pine Lumber

8/4 Knotty Pine Lumber

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Knotty Pine Lumber - Full Length

4/4 Knotty Pine Lumber - Full Length

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Knotty Pine Lumber - Full Length

8/4 Knotty Pine Lumber - Full Length

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S4S Knotty Pine Lumber
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S4S Knotty White Pine Lumber

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S4S Knotty White Pine Lumber - Thick
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S4S Knotty White Pine Lumber - Thick

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S4S Knotty White Pine 4"x 4"

S4S Knotty White Pine 4"x 4"

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Solid Wood Shelves

Knotty Pine Shelf with black brackets

Knotty Pine Shelf

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Knotty Pine Floating Shelf

Knotty Pine Floating Shelf

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Knotty Pine (Pinus strobus)

Pricing

Affordable

Hardness

380

Janka

Distribution

Eastern North America

Availability

Readily Available

Appearance

Knotty Pine refers to a grade of pine which includes knots within the wood which often gives a rustic look. In many cases, you can work around the knots to get smaller, clear pieces out. The wood is a pale yellow that sometimes has a reddish hue.

Workability

Pine works nicely with hand tools and power tools. It's an excellent wood for learning how to hand plane with because it forces the user to maintain super sharp tools. It glues well but tends to finish a bit blotchy if the wood isn’t sealed with shellac or sanding sealer first.

Uses

Pine is lightweight making it an excellent choice for tool boxes, though most of it gets used for construction lumber, interior millwork, and crate making.

Additional Comments

There is nothing quite as nice as the smell of freshly cut pine in the shop. It works well despite being quite soft and looks great with a hand planed surface.

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Why choose Pine Wood?

Knotty Pine is a wood that brings warmth and character to any space it is in. It has a pale yellow to light brown color with the dark, swirling knots scattered throughout that give it that rustic charm it is known for. Those knots are not a flaw, they are the whole point, and they are exactly what makes it such a popular choice for cabin walls, ceiling paneling, and interior trim where you want a space to feel warm and lived in. It is a softer wood so it is not the best choice for heavy use surfaces, but for paneling, shelving, and painted furniture it is affordable, easy to work with, and widely available. Knotty Pine takes paint and stain well though most people prefer a clear or light finish that lets that natural character come through.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pine Wood