Thread: Mexican pine.

Mexican Pine, Pinus patula.
I picked up a whole tree, slabbed, at auction about 5 years ago. More than a cube for about $200.
Visually it looks much like radiata. I've used a fair bit for general purposes where pine is useful. But I did make a natural-edge side table and some magazine holders from it. My slabs had developed some bluestain, but I stained these jobs red mahogany and I'm very happy with the result.
Will get some photos later today.

Hello again, Jamie.

When I posted earlier I'd forgotten about the major items I'd made from Mexican Pine, beds for two Grandsons. These were also stained red mahogany and the boys and their parents were very pleased.
Unfortunately the beds are not here to photograph, but here are the photos I promised.
In my view at least, the dark stain does a great job of making a feature of the bluestain.

Originally Posted by Wizened of Oz

Hello again, Jamie.

When I posted earlier I'd forgotten about the major items I'd made from Mexican Pine, beds for two Grandsons. These were also stained red mahogany and the boys and their parents were very pleased.
Unfortunately the beds are not here to photograph, but here are the photos I promised.
In my view at least, the dark stain does a great job of making a feature of the bluestain.

Great job Brian the table looks good.

I'm not sure I want the tree as i'm not that much a fan of Pine furnature. No offense to you please Brian. A bit spoilt as i can get Blackwood easily so i would prefer that.

Jamie