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Species - Imported

Gum, Sydney Blue

Eucalyptus saligna

Top portion of sample has water-based finish. Bottom portion is oil-based finish.
 

Appearance

Color: Wide range from pinks to burgundy reds; regrowth timber may be a pale straw color with pink highlights. Colors mute over time and darken to a medium brown-red.
Grain: 
Variations Within Species And Grades: 

Properties

Hardness/Janka: Janka: 2023; (57% harder than Norhern red oak.
Dimensional Stability: Data not available.
Durability: 
 

Workability

Sawing/Machining: Very hard - carbide blades and bits required.
Sanding: No known problems.
Nailing: pre-drilling and hand-nailing may be preferred.
Finishing: No known finishing problems.
Comments: Origin: Australia

Cost


Multiplier: 

Availability

Moderately available.