Jarrah
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus marginata
Other Names
–
Origin
Australia
Sapwood Colour
Uniform pink to dark red
Heartwood Colour
Reddish brown
Grain
Interlocked
Texture
Medium coarse
Common Uses
Agriculture implements, boat building, beams, construction, decking, flooring, furniture, handles, marine construction, poles, railroad ties, shingles, tool handles, veneers
Physical Properties at MC 12%
Density | kg/m3 | 833 |
Specific gravity | – | 0.72 |
Hardness | N | 8170 |
Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 109.1 |
Stiffness | N/mm2 | 12900 |
Radial shrinkage | % | 6 |
Tangential shrinkage | % | 9 |
Working Properties
Stability | xxx | Bending | xxxx |
Machining | xxx | Screwing | xxx |
Gluing | xxx | Painting | xxx |
Sanding | xxx | Staining | xx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good