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Botanical
Name
Liriodendron Tulipifera
Other
Names
Tulip Poplar, Popple, Saddletree, Whitewood (UK), Canary Whitewood,
Tulip Tree (US)
Mechanical
Properties
This medium density wood has low bending and resistance to
shock loads, low stiffness and medium crushing strength. It
also has a medium steam bending classification.
Working
Properties
It is easy to work with hand and power tools and can be planed
to a very smooth finish. Nailed, screwed and glued joints
hold perfectly, and it can be stained, polished or painted
and holds hard enamels.
Durability
Non-durable, the sapwood is prone to attack by the common
furniture beetle. It is moderately resistant to preservative
treatment and the sapwood is permeable.
Seasoning
Kiln dries easily and well with no risk of checking or warping,
and air dries with little degradation. Small movement in service.
Uses
Pattern making, carving, cabinetmaking, interior fittings,
light contruction, interior trim for boats, toys, doors. It
is also used for plywood and core stock. Selected logs are
sliced for veneers.
Comments
Not to be confused with the softwood known as "Whitewood".
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