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Is Hemlock a good wood for ornamental wood turning?
Its possible to by blocks of hemlock cheaply from my local DIY superstore (they are advertised as stair Balusters). I was wondering how this wood performed when turned or carved? Is there any connection between this wood and the poisonous plant?
Its possible to buy blocks of hemlock cheaply from my local DIY superstore (they are advertised as stair Balusters). I was wondering how this wood performed when turned or carved? Is there any connection between this wood and the poisonous plant?
Not sure if this is Eastern or Western Hemlock but the shop is in the UK
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- jareyn2002Lv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
I have listed below the properties of Hemockk and the use scale. The tree has no connection to the poisionous plant to my knowledge.
Wood Properties of Eastern Hemlock
Eastern Hemlock Alternative Name 1
Canadian Hemlock
Eastern Hemlock Amount of Figure
Intermediate
Eastern Hemlock Amount of Natural Luster
Medium
Eastern Hemlock Availability of Wood
Plentiful
Eastern Hemlock Available As Lumber
Yes
Eastern Hemlock Available as Veneer
No
Eastern Hemlock Available only in small sizes
No
Eastern Hemlock Bending Strength
Moderate
Eastern Hemlock Blunting of Tool Blades
Low
Eastern Hemlock Botanical Name
Tsuga canadensis
Eastern Hemlock Carving
Average to somewhat difficult to carve
Eastern Hemlock Clear Finish or Varnish
Good
Eastern Hemlock Color of Wood
Red Brown
Eastern Hemlock Contrast between growth rings
Uneven
Eastern Hemlock Crushing Strength
Moderate
Eastern Hemlock Decorative Figure
No
Eastern Hemlock Density
Low
Eastern Hemlock Drilling
Fair or Satisfactory
Eastern Hemlock Fill before Finishing
Insufficient Data Available
Eastern Hemlock Gluing
Average - Requires control
Eastern Hemlock Grain
Mostly Straight
Eastern Hemlock Growth Ring Pattern Plainsawn
Noticeable or Distinct growth ring
Eastern Hemlock Growth Ring Pattern Quartersawn
Faint growth ring stripe
Eastern Hemlock Hand Tooling
Average
Eastern Hemlock Hardness
Average
Eastern Hemlock Hardwood or Softwood
Softwood
Eastern Hemlock Harmful Properties
Non Toxic
Eastern Hemlock Interlocked Grain
No
Eastern Hemlock Kiln-dried Shrinkage
Moderate
Eastern Hemlock Machine Tools
Average
Eastern Hemlock Mortising
Fair or satisfactory
Eastern Hemlock Movement after drying
Low
Eastern Hemlock Nail Holding
Fair - Nails hold or are fairly easily pulled out
Eastern Hemlock Nailing
Fair - may require pre-drilled pilot hole especially near ends
Eastern Hemlock Natural Durability
Non-durable
Eastern Hemlock Number of Knots
Low
Eastern Hemlock Painting
Fair
Eastern Hemlock Planing
Average
Eastern Hemlock Polishing
Good
Eastern Hemlock Pounds per cubic foot maximum
29
Eastern Hemlock Pounds per cubic foot minimum
29
Eastern Hemlock Reacts with Iron Fasteners or Hardware
No
Eastern Hemlock Sanding
Fair or satisfactory
Eastern Hemlock Sawing
Moderate cutting resistance
Eastern Hemlock Screw Holding
Fair - Screws are fairly easy to pull out
Eastern Hemlock Screwing
Fair - May require pre-drilled pilot holes especially near ends
Eastern Hemlock Shaping
Fair or satisfactory
Eastern Hemlock Size of Knots
Intermediate
Eastern Hemlock Size of Pores
Insufficient Data Available
Eastern Hemlock Specific Gravity
Low
Eastern Hemlock Specific Gravity maximum
.4
Eastern Hemlock Specific Gravity minimum
.4
Eastern Hemlock Staining
Good
Eastern Hemlock Steam Bending
Poor
Eastern Hemlock Stiffness
Low
Eastern Hemlock Surface Preparation for Finishing
No
Eastern Hemlock Texture of the Wood
Coarse
Eastern Hemlock Toughness
Moderate
Eastern Hemlock Turning
Fair to Average
Eastern Hemlock Weight
Light
Eastern Hemlock Wood Defects
Few drying defects
Eastern Hemlock Work Notes
Requires sharp tools
Eastern Hemlock Use for Boxes, Crates or Pallets
YES
Eastern Hemlock Use for Carving
no
Eastern Hemlock Use for Cooperage
no
Eastern Hemlock Use for Decorative Veneer
no
Eastern Hemlock Use for Flooring
no
Eastern Hemlock Use for Furniture
no
Eastern Hemlock Use for Handles
no
Eastern Hemlock Use for Heavy Construction
YES
Eastern Hemlock Use for Inlay
no
Eastern Hemlock Use for Interior Finish
no
Eastern Hemlock Use for Light Construction
YES
Eastern Hemlock Use for Marine Applications
no
Eastern Hemlock Use for Marquetry
no
Eastern Hemlock Use for Millwork
no
Eastern Hemlock Use for Models and Patterns
no
Eastern Hemlock Use for Musical Instruments
no
Eastern Hemlock Use for Novelties
no
Eastern Hemlock Use for Secondary Furniture Components
no
Eastern Hemlock Use for Shingles
no
Eastern Hemlock Use for Sports Equipment
no
Eastern Hemlock Use for Turnery
no
Eastern Hemlock Use for Woodenware
no
Source(s): www.connectedlines.com/wood/wood25 - Anonymous5 years ago
brilliant lmao 10/10 x
