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American Elm |
Name
American Elm (Ulmus americana)
Type
Hardwood.
Other Names
Also known as white elm, water elm, soft elm and gray
elm.
Sources
Grows in eastern half of United States and southern
Canada.
Appearance
Straight or interlocked grain with a coarse texture. Light
brown to brown heartwood, usually with a reddish tinge,
and light-colored sapwood.
Physical Props
Moderately heavy and hard, tough, elastic, difficult to
split, and wear resistant. Steam-bends very well. Low
decay resistance and moderate dimensional stability.
Working Props
Works with some difficulty - tends to dull cutting edges
and often produces fuzzy surfaces. Glues, screws and
nails satisfactorily. Does not polish easily but otherwise
finishes well.
Uses
Used for boxes, baskets, cooperage stays, sporting
goods, agricultural implements, furniture (bent parts
especially), plywood veneers, flooring, and
miscellaneous woodenware.
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