Engelmann Spruce

Botanical Name: (Picea engelmannii )
Engelmann has many of the same traits as German Spruce and costs less. The tops are often more homogeneous looking with the early and late-growth rings being less distinct than those of Sitka. Engelmann has a beautiful ivory sheen with occasional pink streaking. Although softer than German Spruce, it must be handled with care. Keep a clean workbench. Glue up a little thicker than normal as the glue line can be more apparent with Engelmann than other top woods.