Magnolia

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               Name
                          Magnolia (Magnolia grandifolia)
               Type
                          Hardwood.
               Other Names
                          Also known as evergreen magnolia, southern magnolia,
                          sweet magnolia, cucumber wood, black lin, bat tree, and
                          bull bay.
               Sources
                          Grows in United States and Britain.
               Appearance
                          Generally straight grained with a close uniform texture.
                          Light to dark brown heartwood tinged with yellow or
                          green and yellowish white sapwood. Resembles
                          yellow-poplar.
               Physical Props
                          Moderately heavy, hard, strong, and stiff with good
                          shock resistance and steam bending properties. Low
                          natural decay resistance.
               Working Props
                          Turns and otherwise machines well, resists splitting, and
                          glues very well. Finishes easily - often painted. Requires
                          little sanding. Stable in service.
               Uses
                          Used for venetian-blind slats, cabinet frames, interior
                          furniture and trim, toys, novelties, turned bowls, food
                          containers (does not impart taste or odor), boxes,
                          pallets, doors, dowels, veneer, and pulp
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