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BOTANIC NAME: Carya alba

COMMOM NAMES: True Hickory.

ORIGIN: North America.

DESCRIPTION: Density 790-830 Kg/m3. Heartwood tends to be light to medium brown, with a reddish hue; sapwood is a paler yellowish brown. Grain is usually straight, though occasionally wavy, with a medium texture.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Difficult to work, with tear out being common during machining operations if cutting edges are not kept sharp; the wood tends to blunt cutting edges. Glues, stains, and finishes well. Responds well to steam bending.

DRYING: Dries easy. Risk of deformations.

USES: Tool handles, flooring, sticks.