Tamarack
Scientific Name: | Larix larcina |
Location: | Canada and Northeastern USA |
Dried Weight: | 37lbs/ft3 |
Janka Hardness: | 585lbf |
Crushing Strength: | 7,200lbf /in2 |
Tamarack has a heartwood that ranges from a yellow to a medium orangish brown color. The sapwood is narrow and nearly white in color. The grain is straight or spiraled and has a medium to fine texture. The wood has a greasy feel and it has small resin canals. It is rated as moderately durable in regards to decay. The wood is fair to work with but does pose a blunting effect on cutters.