|
Domestic Wood
|
click for larger view |
Texas Pecan
Carya spp.
APPEARANCE
Pecan heartwood is reddish brown with dark brown stripes and sapwood is white or creamy white with pinkish tones. Pecan grain is open and occasionally wavy or irregular. Hickory grain is closed with moderate definition and somewhat rough-textured.
PROPERTIES
Texas Pecan is significantly harder than average with a Janka Rating of 1820. Average dimensional stability with change coefficients of 0.00315 and 0.00411 respectively. Exceedingly high resistance to shock.
WORKABILITY
Density of species makes it difficult to season, machine and work with hand tools. Also difficult to sand due to density. Good holding ability but prone to split. Finishes well.
|
Back
to Top
|
Sources/Credits
|
|
|
|
|
|
Copyright © 2006 Ace Hardwood | All Rights Reserved. |
|
