Curly Eucalyptus

Although Curly Eucalyptus is not a very common wood to build musical instruments, it has some qualities that make this wood very worthy to work with it.

This wood has a great mechanic resistance, hardness and elasticity, apart from a stunning grain. However, we can’t forget that Curly Eucalyptus needs to be manipulated carefully, because it is a wood very difficult to dry and which has some tendency to get deformed.

If they are well treated, Curly Eucalyptus backs from Maderas Barber are a great option for classic guitars.

BOTANIC NAME: Eucalyptus Globulus.

COMMON NAMES: White Eucalyptus

ORIGIN:  Tasmania.

DESCRIPTION:   Density 748-830 Kg/m3  Sapwood is pale grey/white, and heartwood is reddish brown or brown yellow light. Grain is interlocked with a medium texture. Low natural luster.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Store it at right temperature. Boards with interlocked grain frequently causes tear out during planning and other surfacing operations. Glues and finishes well.

DRYING: Many internal stresses and  drying difficulties. Wood tends to deform.

USES:  Guitar backs and sides . Laminate floor , railway sleepers.