Leland writes:
> You use eastern white pine for thresholds by choice, convenience or
> because it is a historical replacement match?

In the case I had in mind (my first assignment as a preservation carpenter
back in the spring of 1971 in Colrain, Mass., for an 18th cen. farm house)
the Eastern White Pine was an historical match. Given a choice I might
choose a denser wood that would hold up better to wear and tear. I happened
to visit the house this past summer and the thresholds showed very little
wear--not unexpected given the light use. A hardwood would stand up better
to the grind of heavy institutional or commercial use.

John

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