Formal Name: Carya spp
Color: Heartwood ranges in color from pale brown, to brown with red tinges
Shade: medium
Workability: Can be difficult to machine and glue and are very hard to work with hand tools. They hold nails and screws well, pre-boring is advised. Wood can be sanded to a good finish.
Physical Properties: The hardest, heaviest and strongest American wood. Known for strength and shock resistance.
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