Eucalyptus Obliqua, Eucalyptus Sieberi, Eucalyptus Fastigata
Applications
  • Furniture
  • Cabinetry
  • Joinery
  • Flooring
Density
  • 800
Region
  • Australia
Australian Wormy Chestnut
Eucalyptus Obliqua, Eucalyptus Sieberi, Eucalyptus Fastigata

Trees are affected by wildfires, years of drought and attack by insects. Flood and strong winds stunt their growth with each piece showing nature’s signature. Deep red gum veins formed by fire, ambrosia beetle marks, pin holes and squiggly worm marks are all evident. Also known as Southern Blackbutt, Chestnut.

Properties

Density 800
Modulus Of Rupture Mpa Dry 118
Radial Shrinkage 3.5%
Hardness (Janka) (KN) 8.0
finish Good
Durability Durable
Machining Good
Split Resistance Screwing Good
Split Resistance Nailing Good
Gluing Good
Growing Region Australia
Specific Gravity 0.80
Modulus Of Elasticity Gpa Dry 15
Tangential Shrinkage 6%
Stability Good
SUSCEPTIBLE TO LYCTUS BORER No
Availability Available
Australian Wormy Chestnut