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The Wonderful World of Wood:
Pecan Hickory:
- "Carya illinoensis"
Other Names:
- Sweet Pecan.
Sources:
- U.S.A.
Tree Characteristics:
- A nut bearing tree of relatively largesize, reaching 100ft in height and 3ft 3in in diameter.
Characteristics of the wood:
- A coarse textured wood, generally straight grained but can be irregular or wavy.
- The sapwood is white, and the heartwood reddish brown in colour.
- A ring porous wood, it is similar in appearance to Ash.
- It is a dense tough shock resisting wood a little heavier than Ash but can vary according to the rate of growth.
- It is not naturally durable.
Workability:
- Dense fast growing wood can be difficult to work and will quickly dull the tools.
- It glues satisfactorily.
Average dried weight:
- 46lb/cuft.
Finishing:
- Although ring porous it can be brought to a smooth finish and stains and polishes well.
Common uses:
- Striking tool handles.
- Sports equipment.
- Chairs and bentwood furniture.
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