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Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta)
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| Other names: |
Bull oak, Northern silky oak (Australia); Australian silky oak (UK).
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Australia
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Coarse even-textured wood, usually straight-grained with large rays. Reddish-brown color similar to red oak, though not a true oak.
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Good
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34lb/cubic foot (550kg/cubic meter)
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Furniture, veneer, interior joinery
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| Finishing: |
Good
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