Some Typical Uses
Handles, furniture, cabinets, interior joinery, sports equipment,
baseball bats, auto bodies, and some musical instruments.
Reaches heights of 70-80 feet with a trunk diameter of 24-36".
Boles are often straight and clear of branches for 30-50
feet.
Quite similar to Oak in appearance and many working properties.
Excellent shock resistance. Straight-grained with moderately
coarse texture. Glues, Stains, and finishes very well.