HICKORY: Carya spp Hickory grows primarily in Central and Southeastern U.S. The heartwood is a pale, light brown with flecks of red, and the sapwood is cream-colored. Hickory is one of the hardest, strongest, and heaviest American woods. It is excellent for steam-bending and has natural shock resistance properties. The wood can pose difficulties to work with and machine due to the hardness, but is able to be sanded to a uniform, smooth finish. The Wright Brothers used the wood in the manufacture of their early flying contraptions. Hickory welcomes a wide variety of finishes, and is commonly used for flooring, tools, cabinetry, dowels, and sporting goods. Average weight is 54 lbs. per cubic foot. Janka scale: 1950
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