(Atherosperma Moschatum)
1.Origin South East Australia, ( Victoria - Tasmania)
2. Description: Heartwood grey brown / green - yellow. Texture fine and
even: straight grain. No figure. Black ( or dark) heart
sometimes difficult to season without considerable
checking or splitting. Black heart creates spectacular
contrast.
Weight
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(kg / m3 ) 600 kg/m3
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(lbs / ft3) 37.5 lbs/ ft3
3. Uses Joinery, turnery, handles small items of decorative
importance.
4. Working
Properties ( various authorities comments)
* Firm but easy to work
* Glues well.
* Produces a uniform surface.
* Steam bending qualities good.
* Small movement in service.
Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:
Thickness: 1" ( 25mm)
Square 3" x 3" & 4" x 4"
(75mm x 75mm & 100mm x 100mm)
Widths: 4" & wider ( 100mm & up)
Lengths: 8' & up ( 2.5m & up)
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