Description
- -Height : 80-100 ‘(Max 140′)
-Diameter : 2’-3 ‘(Max 4’)
-Lifespan : 250 years (Max.300 years)
– Growth : - -Weight : 4.15 lbs / bft
-Hardness : 1880 lbs
-Color : Brown to reddish brown
-Sapwood : Distinct, broad, almost white
-Grain : Straight, sometimes interlocked or irregular
-Texture : Coarse, medium gloss
-Machining : Hand tools very difficult, machine tools difficult
-Sawmilling : Difficult (Sharpening required)
-Blunting : Important
-Molding :
-Planing : Good (Sharpening required)
-Shaping : Low
-Turning : Good
-Boring : Excellent
-Mortising : Excellent
-Sanding : Good
-Polishing : Good
-Finish: Very good
-Bending : Very good
-Nailing : Low (Pre-drilling)
-Gluing : Difficult
-Stability:
-Durability: Low
-Environment:
-Uses : Tools (axes, hammers), Sports equipment (golf, skiing, archery), musical instruments (drum sticks), ladders
-Precautions:
-Budget price : Low to Medium
