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Lacewood

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Scientific Name: Cardwellia sublimis
Trade Name: Silky oak
Family Name:Proteaceae

Silky oak has a striking figure, varying from a small lacelike pattern to a large splashlike figure. It is light and soft, yet firm, strong and tough. The timber is popular as a highly ornamental wood, and is used for furniture, paneling, and similar decorative uses.

ItemGreenDryMeasure
Bending Strength61109521psi
Density35lbs/ft3
Maximum Crushing Strength31265684psi
Shearing Strength1463psi
Stiffness112212931000 psi
Specific Gravity0.49
Weight3428lbs/ft3
Radial Shrinkage3%
Tangential Shrinkage6%

Source: The Wood Explorer