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Hemlock, Western (Tsuga heterophylla)
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| Other names: |
Pacific hemlock, British Columbia hemlock.
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| Sources: |
Canada, USA, UK
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| Characteristics: |
A pale-brown semilustrous wood, with relatively distinct growth rings. It is even-textured, has straight grain and is nonresinous.
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| Workability: |
Good
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| Average dried weight: |
31lb/cubic foot (500kg/cubic meter)
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| Common uses: |
Construction work, joinery, plywood
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| Finishing: |
Good
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