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   DavidKul | Dec 26, 2008 05:06pm | #1

   I gt a lot of hits from Google. Try these:

   http://archive.idrc.ca/library/document/087191/chap4_e.html

   https://www.entrepreneur.com/tradejournals/article/152012411.html

   http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V2G-4NRVTRM-1&_user=10&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=6dbdc03213e455b01245eee750bceebc

   Good Luck.

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   hammer1 | Dec 26, 2008 05:17pm | #2

   Radiata pine is a common species sometimes called Montery pine. It's a hard pine, but classed as a softwood. It has excellent properties, often clear grain, good strength, nail holding, milling, finishing. Fast growing, so it's often raised in plantations. It has uses in pulp and paper making as well as structural and finish lumber.

   Finger jointed boards are another matter as far as strength goes. They can be used for furniture panels, shelves and the like but I wouldn't use it for structural work or exterior applications. A Google for radiata pine will give you all the info you want.

   Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

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   beemerbob | Dec 26, 2008 05:26pm | #3

   That's what I thought. The short boards that make up the 1x12 seem to be well-glued. There are several rows of these finger-jointed pieces edge-glued together. Board is dead flat and no twist, wind or cupping,Got a couple of projects in the que and you guys have relieved some of the doubts I had. thank you.

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   DIYGuy | Dec 26, 2008 09:16pm | #4

   Not sure but I think it's the same thing... I use a lot of the finger-jointed pine panels sold at the big box stores. It comes in handy dimensions, like 12" x 6', 16" x 4' and such, shrink wrapped and ready for whatever. Mostly I use them for shelving in kid's play rooms, basement, dens, etc.. Not exactly Fine Woodworking, but functional and not bad looking with a couple o' coats of satin poly.

   Edited 12/26/2008 1:18 pm ET by DIYGuy

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   chairmannz | Dec 27, 2008 04:03am | #5

   Hi,
   Radiata pine comes from New Zealand or Chile.
   It is grown here a lot and most of it exported.
   It is a soft wood, the grow rings can be from 2 mm to 2 cm apart.
   This is good for building when treated or cheap furniture untreated.

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   derekcohen | Dec 27, 2008 04:30am | #6

   Here in Australia, Radiata Pine is a cheap, soft and knotty wood. There is nothing wrong with using it for furniture - indeed I have done so on many occasions - but be sure to select out for quartersawn otherwise it will cup and twist. Never use it outdoors - that is a recipe for disaster. And protect it against termites (or, as they are called here, White Ants) - they will love the feast.

   I have used it in my workshop for cabinets (as I feel it a waste to use hardwoods there) ...

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   ... and even the occasional Shaker chest, such as this one for my son ..

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   Treat it sensibly and it will bring pleasure.

   Regards from Perth

   Derek

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   beemerbob | Dec 27, 2008 02:43pm | #7

   the boards look beautiful. The boards I have are made of cutoffs that are finger-jointed and edge glued and they look like they will finish up and look nice.Bob from NW florida

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   YesMaam27577 | Dec 27, 2008 11:26pm | #8

   So long as your projects are for use/placement indoors, you'll be fine.

   Finger joints generally do not do well when exposed to the weather.

   Politics is the antithesis of problem solving.