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               Name
                          Western Hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla)
               Type
                          Softwood.
               Other Names
                          Also known as hemlock and Pacific hemlock.
               Sources
                          Grows in western United States and Canada.
               Appearance
                          Straight and even grained with a fine to medium texture.
                          Whitish to light yellowish brown color, heartwood not
                          distinct.
               Physical Props
                          Light and soft with moderate stiffness, bending strength,
                          compression strength, and steam bending, low shock
                          resistance and decay resistance. Good dimensional
                          stability.
               Working Props
                          Works easily with machine or hand tools (slightly better
                          than eastern hemlock). Accepts paint, stains, varnishes,
                          and polishes well. Glues quite easily. Pre-drilling
                          recommended for screwing and nailing (but less apt to
                          split than eastern hemlock).
               Uses
                          Used mainly for building construction. Also used for
                          interior and exterior joinery, doors, flooring, vehicle
                          bodywork, turnery, broom handles, boxes, crates,
                          pallets, cooperage, furniture, ladders, plwood, paneling,
                          veneer, and pulpwood.

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