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American Holly |
Name
American Holly (Ilex opaca)
Type
Hardwood.
Other Names
Also known as evergreen, white, Christmas, prickly,
scrub, and dune holly.
Sources
Grows in eastern half of United States.
Appearance
Indistinct, close grain with no obvious figure and a fine
texture. Ivory-white heartwood and white sapwood -
sapwood usually much wider than the heartwood.
Physical Props
Moderately heavy and hard, with good shock resistance,
and low bending strength, stiffness, and decay
resistance. Steam-bends poorly.
Working Props
Generally machines well but irregular grain can cause
problems. Sands and turns easily and polishes to a fine
luster. Glues, screws, and nails well. Stains and finishes
satisfactorily - sometimes stained black to simulate
ebony.
Uses
Used for turnery, carving, piano and organ keys,
marquetry and inlay, wood block engravings, novelties,
fixtures, handles, T-squares, fixtures, and furniture.
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