
Poplar
General Description
The sapwood is creamy white and may be streaked,
with the heartwood varying from pale yellowish
brown to olive green. The green color in the
heartwood will tend to darken on exposure to
light and turn brown. The wood has a medium
to fine texture and is straight-grained; has
a comparatively uniform texture.
Working Properties
A versatile wood that is easy to machine, plane,
turn, glue and bore. It dries easily with minimal
movement in performance and has little tendency
to split when nailed. It takes and holds paint,
enamel and stain exceptionally well.
Physical Properties
A medium density wood with low bending, shock
resistance, stiffness and compression values,
with a medium steam-bending classification.
Excellent strength and stability.
For more information, visit the Hardwood
Manufacturers Association.
Wood Species copy courtesy
of www.hardwoodinfo.com.
(c) 2001, Hardwood Manufacturers Association
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