The Silky Oak Family
Scientific Name: | Cardwellia sublimis |
Location: | Queensland, Australia |
Dried Weight: | 35lbs/ft3 |
Janka Hardness: | 840lbf |
Crushing Strength: | 5,680lbf /in2 |
Northern Silky oak has a heartwood which is light to medium reddish brown with grey to light brown rays. The grain is straight and it has a fairly coarse texture. The end grain is diffuse-porous. The wood is rated as moderately durable to non-durable in regards to decay. It is fairly easy to work with but does have a medium to high blunting effect on cutters. It glues and finishes well.
Scientific Name: | Grevillea robusta |
Location: | eastern coastal Australia |
Dried Weight: | 37lbs/ft3 |
Janka Hardness: | 880lbf |
Crushing Strength: | 5,080lbf /in2 |
Northern Silky oak has a heartwood which is light to medium reddish brown with grey to light brown rays. The grain is straight and it has a fairly coarse texture. The wood is rated as moderately durable to durable in regards to decay. It is fairly easy to work with but does have a moderate blunting effect on cutters. It glues and finishes well.