Beefwood

beefwood

Scientific Name: Grevillea striata
Location: western Austrialia
Dried Weight: 60lbs/ft3
Janka Hardness: 2,400lbf
Crushing Strength: 7,830lbf /in2

 

Beefwood has a medium to dark reddish brown color. It has a fairly coarse texture and a straight grain. The end grain is diffuse-porous. Beefwood is fairly difficult to work with on account of its high density. It turns, glues, and finishes well