Leatherwood (Eucryphia lucida)
Family: Eucryphiaceae
Common names: Leatherwood, Pinkwood
Distributed in: Australia (Oceania and S.E. Asia)
Common uses: Cabinetmaking, Heavy construction, Hockey sticks, Light construction, Plywood, Sporting Goods, Textile equipment, Tool handles, Turnery, Vehicle parts, Veneer: decorative, Wheel spokes
Tree size: Tree height is 50-60 m
Colors: the heart isRed, Yellowand the sapwoodRed, Yellow.The grain isStraight, the textureMediumand the lusterLow
Natural durability: Susceptible to insect attack, Very durable
Kiln Schedules: Drying (speed) is fast
Kiln Drying Rate: Naturally dries slowly
Drying Defects: No surface checking, No twisting or warping
Ease of Drying: Slowly
Comments: General finishing qualities are rated as good
Cutting Resistance: Easy to saw
Gluing: Easy to glue
Resistance to Impregnation: Resistant sapwood
Response to hand tools: Moderate working qualities
Veneering qualities: Easy to cut, Suitable for peeling
Steam bending: Good
Turning: Very Good to Excellent Results
- Numerical data Metric
- Numerical data English
- Strength properties
- References
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Density (dry weight) = 46-52 lbs/cu. ft. Density (dry weight) = 38-45 lbs/cu. ft.
Audas, J.W.,Native Trees of Australia,Whitcombe & Tombs PTY. LtdBoas, I.H.,1947,The Commercial Timbers of Australia - Their Properties and Uses,Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, MelbourneRamesh, Rao K., Purkayastha, S.K.,1972,Indian Woods - Their Identification Properties and Uses,Dehra Dun India,Vol. 3Thomas, A.J.,1955,Tasmanian Woods,Forestry Department Tasmania, Bulletin No.1
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