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Lacewood, Silky oak, Grevillea
NAME:Lacewood
BOTANICAL NAME:Grevillea robusta
ALSO KNOWN AS:Silky oak, Grevillea
RANGE:Native to Eastern Australia, plantation grown in many tropical countries
STRENGTH PROPERTIES:Moderately hard and light weight
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS:The wood works well with hand and machine tools and dresses smoothly, rated very high in overall workability. Takes finishes very well.
USES:Furniture, gunstocks, decorative veneers, cabinetry, interior woodwork
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