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NAME/S
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Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Globulus), Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Bicostata)
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SUB NAMES/S
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TRADE NAME/S
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Southern Blue Gum
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ORIGIN
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Found mainly in Tasmania and also found at higher altitudes in Australia (Victoria and New South Wales). Also found in New Zealand and more recently South America.
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APPEARANCE
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Light, yellowish brown with heavy cross mottled grain producing an attractive ripple figure.
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
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Exceptionally strong and durable and is widely used for use as hammer and axe handles, telegraph poles, piling, bridge construction and other structural purposes. Density averages 890 kg/m⊃.
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AVAILABILITY
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Large supplies of joinery grade material are difficult to find.
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USE AS TIMBER CUTS FEATURES
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Used extensively for construction in Australia, particularly for such applications as bridges, dock pilings, wharfs and ship building. Eucalyptus can also be used for furniture, interior joinery and decorative veneers.
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USE AS VENEERCUTSAPPEARANCES
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Architectural grade veneer logs feature clean wide leaves with a consistent ripple feature across the length and width of the log.Can be difficult to work with as the interlocked grain can be prone to cracking.
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RELATIVE COST/of 10
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6.
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PROPERTIES-MACHINING, FINISHING
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Eucalyptus needs careful attention on account of its density and grain. A good finish can be obtained through close attention to cutting tools and machining.
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SEASONING
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Eucalyptus is fairly difficult to dry
