Texture: Grain is straight, with a medium, even texture.
Texture: Sitka Spruce has a fine, even texture, and a consistently straight grain.
Norway Spruce, European Spruce, German:
Norway Spruce has a fine, even texture, and a consistently straight grain.
Rot Resistance: Heartwood is rated as being slightly resistant to non-resistant to decay.
Workability: Easy to work, as long as there are no knots present. Glues and finishes well, though it can give poor (blotchy and inconsistent) results when being stained due to its closed pore structure. A sanding sealer, gel stain, or toner is recommended when coloring Spruce.
Characteristics of Sitka Spruce
Origin of Wood Type Europe USA & Canada
Botanical Name Picea sitchensis
Specific Gravity 0.43
Avg. Weight Per BF 2.25 lb/ bf
Color Range Cream â?? White with a Pink Tint
Rarity / Availability Not Readily Available
Typical Avg. Width 2â?³ to 10â?³
Typical Avg. Length 2â?² to 12â?²
Avg. Waste Factor 0.3
Wood Uses Aircraft Veneer, Oars, Boat Building, Soundboards, Musical Instruments, Building Construction and many other uses
Lumber Grades Quartersawn (Musical Instrument Grade), Guitar Sets
Other Trade Names Silver Spruce, Tideland Spruce, Menzies Spruce, Coast Spruce
