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Hickory
| Common Name: | Hickory |
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| Latin Name: | Carya Ovata |
| Characteristics of the Tree: | This tree can reach a height of 45m (150ft) and a diameter of 1.2m (4ft). |
| Characteristics of the Wood: | The dense, tough, course textured wood has a white sapwood and reddish-brown to brown heartwood. The hardwood is often contains bird peck and dark brown streaks. Is is shock resistant and excellent for steam bending. |
| Common Uses: | Cabinetry, furniture, chairs, bentwood furniture, striking-tool handles, drum sticks, and flooring. |
| Workability: | The dense wood will quickly dull cutting edges of hand and machine tools making it difficult to work. It glues satisfactorily. |
| Finishing: | It takes a stain well but can be difficult to finish. |
| Average Dry Weight: | 830kg/m3 (51lb/ft3) |
| Source Information: | “Collins Good Wood Guide”, Harper/Collins Publishers |