Blackbutt
Eucalyptus pilularis
Description
A large hardwood that grows from Bega in NSW to Maryborough in QLD. The
heartwood is a pale yellow brown which commonly has pin hole borer and gum
streak. Commonly shows surface checking after drying.
Workability
Tough to work but polishes very well.
Applications
Mostly flooring and F27 structural hardwood. Currently being used much more
for a range of furniture applications.
Availability
Very good
Hardness
Janka 9.1 900kg/m3 - Very hard.
Durability
Good for outdoor use
At a Glance
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Turning: |
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Good |
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Machining: |
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Good |
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Bending: |
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Fair |
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Sanding: |
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Good |
| Nailing/Screwing: |
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Good |
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Glueing: |
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Difficult. We use polyurethane. |
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Timber Coating: |
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Accepts most coatings |
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Oil: |
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Excellent |
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Note 1 |
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A real tough Aussie hardwood
that hasn't yet been fully explored. |
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Note 2 |
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