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               Name
                          Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis)
               Type
                          Softwood.
               Other Names
                          Also known as hemlock, Canadian hemlock and
                          hemlock spruce.
               Sources
                          APPEARANCE: Uneven, frequently spiral grained with
                          medium to coarse texture.
               Appearance
                          Uneven, frequently spiral grained with medium to coarse
                          texture. Buff to light brown color, heartwood
                          indistinguishable from sapwood.
               Physical Props
                          Light and soft with low ratings for stiffness, bending and
                          compression strength, shock resistance, and decay
                          resistance.
               Working Props
                          Works reasonably well with machine or hand tools
                          although it is brittle. Glues satisfactorily. Pre-drilling
                          recommended to prevent splitting when screwing or
                          nailing. Accepts paint, stains, varnishes, and polishes
                          well.
               Uses
                          Used mainly for building construction, as well as boxes,
                          crates, pallets, casks, shingles, siding, and pulpwood.

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