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Pseudotsuga menziesii

Douglas-fir

Workhorse construction softwood. Strong, stiff, dimensionally stable for its weight.

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Janka hardness660 lbf
Modulus of elasticity1.95 ×10⁶ psi
Specific gravity (oven-dry / green vol.)0.48
Total tangential shrinkage (green → 0% MC)7.6 %
Total radial shrinkage (green → 0% MC)4.8 %
WorkabilityModerate
USE IT

Try Douglas-fir in the Shrinkulator or Sagulator.

Source: USDA Forest Products Lab, Wood Handbook (FPL-GTR-190).