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               Name
                          Rock Elm (Ulmus thomasii)
               Type
                          Hardwood.
               Other Names
                          Also known as hard elm, cork elm and hickory 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 brown to brown sapwood.
               Physical Props
                          Heavy, hard, tough, difficult to split, wear and shock
                          resistant. Low decay resistance and moderate
                          dimensional stability. Steam-bends very well.
               Working Props
                          Works with some difficulty - hardness tends to dull
                          cutting edges. Finishes reasonably well. Glues, screws
                          and nails satisfactorily.
               Uses
                          Uses are similar to those of American and slippery elm
                          but it is better suited to applications requiring hardness
                          and greater strength. This includes farm vehicles,
                          machinery parts, skids, cooperage, wheels and millwork.

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