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Common
Name: |
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Lacewood
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Botanical Name: |
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Cardwellia
Sublimis |
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Other Names: |
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Silky-oak,
Australian Silky-oak, Northern Silky-oak, Queensland Silky-oak,
selena, louro faia. |
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Species
Distribution: |
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Australia
(Queensland) |
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Endangered?: |
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No |
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Tree
Characteristics: |
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Tall
and straight with heights of 100ft with a trunk diameter of 48". |
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Wood
Characteristics: |
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Straight
grain with large rays - rays are especially visible on quartersawn
Lacewood. |
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Color: |
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Reddish-brown
color with a moderately coarse even texture. Wood matures to a brownish
color with age. |
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Workability: |
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Good
workability but a reduced cutting angle should be used when planing.
The rays on quartersawn Lacewood may tend to tear out. Use sharp
cutters and a reduced angle of about 20 degrees. |
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Finishing
Qualities: |
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Good
- accepts finishes well. |
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Durability: |
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Fair
resistance to decay. High resistance to wear. |
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Drying: |
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Dries
slowly and can be difficult to season. Careful air-drying followed by
a mild kiln drying is recommended. Checks, distortion, and splitting,
especially in thicker stock, are expected. |
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Kiln
Schedules: |
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T3
- C2 (4/4) - T3 - C1 (8/4) |
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Stability: |
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Moderate
after drying. Medium movement is to be expected in use. |
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Steam
Bending: |
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Good
steam bending properties. |
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Uses: |
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Veneers,
decorative boxes and ornaments, plywood, and turning. |
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Health
Concerns: |
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Sawdust
may cause skin irritation or respiratory problems in some
people. |
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Comments: |
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Lacewood's
attractive and figurative grain makes it a popular veneer. |
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Price: |
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Moderate
- High shipping costs inflate the price of Lacewood in American and
European markets. |
