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Spotted Gum
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Species - Imported
Top portion is finished with water-base finish; bottom with oil-based finish
Appearance
Color: Heartwood is light to dark brown, sapwood is pale and may be as wide as 3.12 inches (8cm).
Grain: Interlocked, moderately coarse, Frequent presence of wavy grain produces "fiddleback" grain. Slightly greasy; gum veins are common
Workability
Sawing/Machining: Good.
Sanding: No known problems.
Nailing: Pre-drilling and hand-nailing may be preferred.
Finishing: No known problems.
No known problems.
Properties
Hardness/Janka: 2473 (92% harder than Northern red oak).
Dimensional Stability: Data not available.
Durability: Availability
Moderately available.