Common Name: Pecan, Shag Bark Hickory
Scientific Name: Carya spp.
Origin: North America, throughout the Eastern, Central, and Southern U.S.
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Hickoruy can come in a wide variety, where the sapwood is white and the heartwood can be tan to dark reddish-brown. The heart and sap wood colors mixed on a board is called Calico.
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Can be difficult to work with due to hardness and wood density, and density can cuase bladed tools to dull. Difficulty with gluing can be expected. Pre-drilling is recommended for any nailing and screwing.
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Common Uses:
Hickory can be used for tool handles, flooring, furniture, cabinetry.
Comments:
| Size | 1-200 Bft | 201-300 Bft | 301-500 Bft | 501+ Bft |
| 4/4 | 2.55 | 2.40 | 2.25 | 2.00 |
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