(Prunus Serotina)
1. Origin : Canada. United States of American
2. Description: Fine grained hardwood with s smooth texture. Coloured Gold /
Orange with Red / Brown tinge.
Weight
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(kg / m3 ) 576 kg/m3
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(lbs / ft3) 36 lbs /ft3
3. Uses Furniture, turning, carving, joinery, musical instruments,
boat interiors, decorative veneers. Very versatile extremely
popular throughout the 1990's decade and continues to sell
well. Gum pockets are quite common
4. Working
Properties ( various authorities comments)
* Works well.
* Blunts cutting edges moderately.
* Good bending properties.
* Nails, glues and stains and takes an excellent polish.
* Moderately durable.
* Medium strength and resistant to shock loads.
Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:
Thickness: 1 " ; 1.5 " ; 2 " & 3 "
( 25mm; 38mm; 50mm & 75mm)
Widths: 5" & Wider ( 125mm & wider )
Lengths: 10 ' & up ( 3m & up )
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