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               Name
                          Pecan Hickory (Carya illinoensis)
               Type
                          Hardwood.
               Other Names
                          Also known as pecan nut, pecan hickory, sweet pecan,
                          nogal morado, and pecanier.
               Sources
                          Grows in United States and Mexico.
               Appearance
                          Tight, generally straight grain with a coarse texture. Pale
                          to reddish brown heartwood and whitish sapwood.
               Physical Props
                          Very heavy, hard, strong, stiff and shock resistant. Good
                          dimensional stability and low decay resistance.
               Working Props
                          Turns and otherwise machines well but can be difficult to
                          work with hand tools. Glues, screws, and nails well.
                          Stains satisfactorily and polishes to a nice shiny finish.
               Uses
                          Ideal for applications where strength and elasticity are
                          important. Used for tool handles, farm implements,
                          vehicle parts, baseball bats, flooring, veneers, paneling,
                          long-wearing chair parts (legs, backs, rungs), dowels,
                          poles, ladders, turnery, and interior furniture.

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