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Image Date
2018
Properties / Facts
Fine, uniform grain, high shrinkage rate and seasonal movement, good for turnery
Scientific Name
Malus Pumila
Janka Hardness
1,730 lbf (7,700 N)
Classification
hardwood
Geographic Origin
originated in Central Asia, (between Western Asia and former Soviet Union).
Modern Region
introduced range is most preferable cool temperate zones. Eastern and Central North America.
Modern / Specialty Uses
smoking/cooking, turnery, small carved objects, tool handles
Sample Material
wood shaving
Surface Plane
radial
Magnification
x 100
Photographer
Harriet Cassell
Keywords
Manning Rare Woods, apple, Furniture Department