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Tulipwood, North American
Liriodendron tulipifera
Density: 449kg/m3
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Description: |
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The sapwood is creamy white and may be streaked
with the heartwood varying from pale yellowish brown to olive green. The
green colour in the heartwood will tend to darken on exposure to light and
turn brown. The wood has a medium fine texture and is straight grained.
The size of the sapwood and some physical characteristics will vary
according to growing regions. The wood has many desirable characteristics
and is suitable for a wide variety of important uses. The tulipwood tree
resembles the shape of the European poplar, hence its name in USA. |
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Working Properties: |
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A
versatile timber that is easy to machine, plane, turn, glue and bore. It
dries easily with minimal movement in performance and has little tendency to
split when nailed. It takes and holds paint, enamel and stain exceptionally
well. |
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Physical Properties: |
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A medium density wood with low bending, shock resistance, stiffness
and compression values, with a medium steam bending classification. |
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Durability: |
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Non-resistant to decay, heartwood is moderately resistant to preservative
treatment, sapwood is permeable. |
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Main Uses: |
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Light construction, furniture, interior
joinery, kitchen cabinets, doors, panelling, mouldings, edge-glued panels,
plywood (USA), turning and carving. |
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