Robert Rose
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I was building a rustic table of Dade County Pine (Pinus elliotti var. densa) for a wedding gift and thought maybe everyone would like to take a look at it.
It certainly very different looking than Southern yellow pine or for that matter, any other pine spieces. Dade County pine is a very dense, slow growing spieces originally found in South Florida and the Keys. Very little still standing. The pieces I am using were originally dock boards that were first put to use over 70 years ago. Even then the wood was from trees that were over 150 years old. So I would say that they have stood the test of time. Originally 2x8's (full size), I have planned them down to 3/4" x 6.Color ranges from red brown to brown to yellow. Still heavy and beautiful. Enjoy
It certainly very different looking than Southern yellow pine or for that matter, any other pine spieces. Dade County pine is a very dense, slow growing spieces originally found in South Florida and the Keys. Very little still standing. The pieces I am using were originally dock boards that were first put to use over 70 years ago. Even then the wood was from trees that were over 150 years old. So I would say that they have stood the test of time. Originally 2x8's (full size), I have planned them down to 3/4" x 6.Color ranges from red brown to brown to yellow. Still heavy and beautiful. Enjoy