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               Name
                          American Chestnut (Castanea dentata)
               Type
                          Hardwood.
               Other Names
                          Also known as chestnut, chinkapin, and sweet chestnut.
               Sources
                          Grows in eastern half of United States.
               Appearance
                          Straight grained and coarse-textured with low to medium
                          luster. Narrow, light-colored sapwood and reddish
                          brown heartwood that darkens with age.
               Physical Props
                          Light and soft (dents easily) with modest strength and
                          shock resistance. Excellent decay resistance. Poor steam
                          bending rating.
               Working Props
                          Machines very well but splits easily - pre-drilling
                          recommended for screws and nails. Turns reasonably
                          well. Glues and finishes satisfactorily.
               Uses
                          In scarce supply today, but formerly used for furniture
                          caskets, musical instruments, boxes, woodenware,
                          interior trim, shingles, piling, fenceposts, railroad ties.

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