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Australian Cypress
Callitris glauca
APPEARANCE
Sapwood is cream-colored and heartwood is honey-gold to brown with darker knots throughout. Closed grain with high degree of color variability.
PROPERTIES
Australian Cypress is slightly harder than average with a Janka rating of 1375. Excellent dimensional stability with a change coefficient of 0.00162, however, actual installations have demonstrated above average movement in practical use. Excellent durability.
WORKABILITY
Good machining qualities with satisfactory sanding attributes. Somewhat brittle and splits easily. Finishes well.
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