Wood identification - potato bin

[rnelson0]

Can someone take a gander at this potato bin and let me know what kind of wood they think it is? I got the "just like THAT!" indicator from my wife when looking at some samples. The painting is just not happening, so she will have to settle for similar wood/finish

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...66642460PbaZFb

[Tom Miller]

Hmmm, with that knot on the side, I'd guess pine. I think the type of piece suggests pine as well, especially given the rustic finish.

Regards,
Tom

[Uncle Cracker]

Looks like pine to me, also...

[leehljp]

I have seen many of those in the south at craft fairs over the years and all were in pine. And that looks like pine to me.

[rnelson0]

I thought it was pine, good to know that I was on the right track. Is there any substantial difference between using White or Yellow pine for a small project like this? I will probably just look for the cheaper/straighter boards unless something is special about one or the other.

Any ideas on the finish used?

[drillman88]

White pine is lghter in weight and wears a little more easily. Yellow pine is heavy, durable and can be less stable than white pine. I generally get better finishes on yellow pine but that is probably because I use it more. I think I would lean toward white pine to get the same look for this and keep the weight managable.

[pelligrini]

I tend to get a more consistent finish with white pine than yellow, especially when staining. I think it has a lot to do with the varying density of the growth rings. I guess it's more of a uniform look due to the grain, rather than the finish. I do like using a pre-stain conditioner.

[Russianwolf]

white pine with a gel stain works great.

[rnelson0]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the pointers!