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Hophornbeam |
Name
Hophornbeam (Ostrya virginiana)
Type
Hardwood.
Other Names
Also known as ironwood or poor man's lignumvitae.
Sources
Grows in United States, Ontario and parts of Mexico.
Appearance
Fine grained with inconspicuous growth rings. Whitish
sapwood and whitish to light brown heartwood, tinged
with red.
Physical Props
Very hard, heavy, strong, and shock resistant.
Exceptional wear resistance. Low dimemsional stability
and decay resistance.
Working Props
Works like stone - dulls blades, produces lots of smoke
during machining, and always requires pre-drilling for
screws and nails.
Uses
Used for splitting wedges, mallet heads, tool handles,
levers, skids, canes, novelties, vehicle parts, dowels,
drawer slides, utility furniture, furniture components, and
fuel.
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