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               Name
                          Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos)
               Type
                          Hardwood.
               Other Names
                          Also known as locust, sweet locust, and thorny locust.
               Sources
                          Grows in United States and Canada.
               Appearance
                          Straight grained with light red to reddish brown
                          heartwood and yellowish sapwood.
               Physical Props
                          Heavy, hard, and strong with moderately high shock
                          resistance and stiffness. Very decay resistant heartwood.
                          Stable in use.
               Working Props
                          Can be difficult to machine. Pre-drilling required for
                          screwing or nailing. Stains and finishes well.
               Uses
                          Used for fenceposts and rails, posts, beams, crossties,
                          rough construction, dowels, concealed furniture parts,
                          decks, chests, chairs, tables, and miscellaneous interior
                          construction.
               Comments
                          Limited availability.

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