FNR-Hardwood – Page 3 – Purdue Arboretum Explorer

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FNR Hardwood – Shagbark Hickory

Carya ovata Summary Shagbark hickory has a history of being used in “Old Hickory Furniture”, as well as tool handles and other dowel type applications. Shagbark hickory is commonly a range from pale brown to reddish-brown with streaks, bird peck, small bark pockets, and small knots. This material is not resistant to decay and is rated as one of the better woods for steam bending. Looking at the panels from left to right, Board 1…

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FNR Hardwood – Soft Maple

Acer saccharinum Summary Boards 1 and 2 represent the best the species has to offer. Board 1 is all sapwood and Board 2 contains a section of darker flesh colored heartwood, typical of silver maple. The sapwood of soft maple is typically not as white as hard maple. Boards 3 and 4 show characteristic knots and color variation between heartwood and sapwood. Numerous pith flecks are present in all pieces. Pith flecks are usually much…

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FNR Hardwood – Sugar Maple

Acer saccharum Summary Hard or sugar maple ( Acer saccharum Marsh) is one of our hardest, smoothest, most beautiful and valuable wood species. Its hardness and ability to take a high polish and smooth finish and the white color of the sapwood has resulted in many specialty uses. The tree species is also appreciated for the rich and delicious syrup and candy that is made from the sap in the early spring. However, due to…

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FNR Hardwood – Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua Summary Sweetgum is a relatively hard, uniform grained wood previously used for furniture and plywood. It tends to warp and stain easily. It is low valued and currently rarely used, except for industrial blocking and pallets. Today, the species usually has a wide sapwood, but some trees and particularly old trees, have a large dark heartwood. Board 2 is all white sapwood with a few small pin knots. Boards 1 and 3 are…

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FNR Hardwood – White Ash

Fraxinus spp. Summary Ash refers to a group of five species ranging throughout the eastern United States. White ash is best known and the preferred species. Only wood from the black ash tree can be distinguished from the other species. It is sometimes sold separately and referred to as brown ash by lumbermen. Board 1 represents the best the species group has to offer. The wood is all white sapwood and shows the coarse grain…

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FNR Hardwood – White Oak

Quercus alba Summary White Oak, or Quercus alba, has been used for a variety of things throughout history, such as log cabins, ships, wagon wheels, and furniture. White Oak is commonly a light straw color to medium brown color with long ray streaks throughout. This material is very resistant to decay and is one of the best woods for steam bending. Looking at the panels on the wall from left to right. Board one is…

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FNR Hardwood – Yellow Poplar

Liriodendron tulipifera Summary Yellow-Poplar, or Liriodendron tulipifera L., is an abundant tree which causes the wood to be inexpensive. The wood is used for functional parts and decorative parts. The sapwood is very wide and white, and may receive a grey cast due to processing. The heartwood is light yellow to greenish color which will change to a light to dark brown color. Old growth material can have a very green color, but will lose…

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Feature Tags: FNR-Hardwood (Tour of hardwood panels in the basement of the Pfendler Hall (PFEN))

FNR Hardwood – Shagbark Hickory

FNR Hardwood – Soft Maple

FNR Hardwood – Sugar Maple

FNR Hardwood – Sweetgum

FNR Hardwood – White Ash

FNR Hardwood – White Oak

FNR Hardwood – Yellow Poplar