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Clicking any heading in the main data area (at right) will scroll the page back to this top position. Use the following links to jump to the associated section in the main data. Comments Common Names Common Uses Countries of Distribution Cutting Resistance Drying Defects Ease of Drying Family Name Gluing Grain Heartwood Color Kiln Drying Rate Kiln Schedules Luster Natural Durability Numerical Data References Regions of Distribution Resistance to Impregnation Response to Hand Tools Sapwood Color Scientific Name Steam Bending Strength Properties Synonyms Texture Trade Name Tree Size Turning Veneering Qualities Scientific Name Eucryphia lucida Trade Name Leatherwood Family Name Eucryphiaceae Synonyms Carpodontos lucida, Eucryphia billardieri Common Names Leatherwood, Pinkwood Regions of Distribution Oceania and S.E. Asia Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP] Australia Common Uses Cabinetmaking, Heavy construction, Hockey sticks, Light construction, Plywood, Sporting Goods, Textile equipment, Tool handles, Turnery, Vehicle parts, Veneer: decorative, Wheel spokes Heartwood Color Yellow Brown Orange Black Red Pale red to pink Pale brown Sapwood Color Green/Grey Red Brown Yellow Grain Even Figure Straight Growth rings (figure) Straight Clear growth rings (figure) Texture Medium Fine Fine Luster Low Natural Durability Very durable Durable Non-resistant to marine borers Resistant to termites Susceptible to insect attack Resistant to powder post beetles Kiln Schedules Drying (speed) is fast Drying Defects No twisting or warping No surface checking Ease of Drying Slowly Kiln Drying Rate Naturally dries slowly Tree Size Tree height is 20-30 m Tree height is 50-60 m Comments General finishing qualities are rated as good Cutting Resistance Easy to saw Gluing Easy to glue Resistance to Impregnation Resistant heartwood Resistant sapwood Response to Hand Tools Easy to Work Moderate working qualities Turning Fairly Easy to Very Easy Very Good to Excellent Results Fair to Good Results Easy to turn Veneering Qualities Suitable for peeling Easy to cut Steam Bending Good Strength Properties Density (dry weight) = 46-52 lbs/cu. ft. Density (dry weight) = 38-45 lbs/cu. ft. Numerical Data Item Green Dry English Density 44 lbs/ft3 Weight 43 34 lbs/ft3 Item Green Dry Metric Density 705 kg/m3 References Audas, J.W.,Native Trees of Australia,Whitcombe & Tombs PTY. Ltd Boas, I.H.,1947,The Commercial Timbers of Australia - Their Properties and Uses,Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Melbourne Ramesh, Rao K., Purkayastha, S.K.,1972,Indian Woods - Their Identification Properties and Uses,Dehra Dun India,Vol. 3 Thomas, A.J.,1955,Tasmanian Woods,Forestry Department Tasmania, Bulletin No.1