Difference between revisions of "Red fir"
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==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ==Physical and Chemical Properties== | ||
| − | + | * Heartwood is white to reddish brown and the sapwood is lighter but hard to distinguish. | |
| − | + | * Grain is straight with a uniform texture | |
| − | + | * Has little resistance to rot or insect attack | |
| + | * Density = 34 ppcf | ||
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| + | ==Working Properties== | ||
| + | * Generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though some drying defects may be present or occur while drying the wood. | ||
| + | * Glues, stains, and finishes well. | ||
==Resources and Citations== | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
* The Wood Database: [https://www.wood-database.com/california-red-fir/ California red fir] | * The Wood Database: [https://www.wood-database.com/california-red-fir/ California red fir] | ||
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* H. A. Alden, A.C. Wiedenhoeft, "Qualified Determination of Provenance of Wood of the Firs (Abies spp. Mill) Using Microscopic Features of Rays: An Aid to Conservators, Curators and Art Historians" AIC Poster, reprinted online at [http://www.si.edu/scmre/abies.html http://www.si.edu/scmre/abies.html] | * H. A. Alden, A.C. Wiedenhoeft, "Qualified Determination of Provenance of Wood of the Firs (Abies spp. Mill) Using Microscopic Features of Rays: An Aid to Conservators, Curators and Art Historians" AIC Poster, reprinted online at [http://www.si.edu/scmre/abies.html http://www.si.edu/scmre/abies.html] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:11, 18 September 2022
Description
A large fir tree with red bark, such as Abies magnifica, native to the western coast of North America. The heartwood in older trees is a yellowish brown. Red fir trees have been used for framing lumber and paper pulp.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Abies magnifica; golden fir; yellow fir; red barked fir; silver tip fir; Shasta fir; California red fir; sapin rouge (Fr.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Heartwood is white to reddish brown and the sapwood is lighter but hard to distinguish.
- Grain is straight with a uniform texture
- Has little resistance to rot or insect attack
- Density = 34 ppcf
Working Properties
- Generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though some drying defects may be present or occur while drying the wood.
- Glues, stains, and finishes well.
Resources and Citations
- The Wood Database: California red fir
- H. A. Alden, A.C. Wiedenhoeft, "Qualified Determination of Provenance of Wood of the Firs (Abies spp. Mill) Using Microscopic Features of Rays: An Aid to Conservators, Curators and Art Historians" AIC Poster, reprinted online at http://www.si.edu/scmre/abies.html
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 273-274
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998