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Australian Oak |
Name
Australian Oak (Eucalyptus spp.)
Type
Hardwood.
Other Names
Includes three species marketed together - E.
delegatensis (alpine ash, white-top, woollybutt), E.
obliqua (messmate stringybark, brown-top stringybark),
and E. regnans (mountain ash, Victorian ash, stringy
gum, swamp gum).
Sources
Grows in south eastern Australia.
Appearance
Typically straight grained, sometimes interlocked or
wavy, with a coarse texture. Narrow, indistinct sapwood
and pale brown to light brown heartwood with a pinkish
tinge.
Physical Props
Moderately heavy to heavy, hard, moderately stiff, high
crushing strength, medium bending strength, and
moderately high shock resistance. Medium movement in
use and decay resistance. Steam-bending rating is
moderate at best (E. obliqua).
Working Props
Works well with hand or machine tools with only a
moderate blunting effect on cutting edges. Glues
satisfactorily and holds nails and screws well. Stains and
polishes easily and can be brought to an excellent finish.
Uses
Used for interior and exterior joinery, building
construction, boxes, cooperage, flooring, furniture,
sports equipment, agricultral implements, tool handles,
plywood, and decorative veneer.
Comments
Sold as Australian or Tasmanian oak but not a true oak.
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