| DESCRIPTION |
Red grandis™ wood is pink to reddish brown with paler sapwood. The grain is straight and shallowly interlocked, with a uniform, medium-course texture.
Weighs an average of 40 lbs cu. ft.
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COUNTRY OF
ORIGIN |
Eastern Australia
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| BOTANICAL NAME |
Eucalyptus grandis
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| OTHER NAMES |
Rose Gum, Flooded Gum
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| WORKING PROPERTIES |
It is fairly easy to work with, and it accepts glues and finishes well.
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| DURABILITY |
The wood is quite durable, but vulnerable to insect attack. |
| SEASONING |
Red grandis™ shrinks a lot when drying and exhibits a large amount of movement in service.
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| USES |
Flooring, millwork, furniture, boatbuilding.
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| COMMENTS |
Red grandis™ is commonly grown on plantations.
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