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The Wonderful World of Wood:
Western Hemlock:
- "Tsuga heterophylla"
Other Names:
- Pacific hemlock.
- British Columbian hemlock.
Sources:
- USA.
- Canada.
- UK.
Tree Characteristics:
- A tall straight, elegant tree with distinctive drooping top, it reaches 200ft in height and 6ft 6in in diameter.
- It produces large pieces of knot free timber.
Characteristics of the wood:
- A pale brown semi lustrous wood, with relatively distinct growth rings. It is even textured, has straight grain, and is not resinous.
- It is not a durable wood and must be treated for exterior use.
Workability:
- Works well with hand and machine tools. It glues well.
Average dried weight:
- 31lb/cuft.
Finishing:
- Accepts paint, stain, varnish and polishes well.
Common uses:
- Joinery.
- Plywood.
- Building construction (often used in place of Douglas fir).
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