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	L J Smith Oak stair Balusters 42" # LJ-5067 unfinished , New!   case of 40pc. Lumber, Plywood & Molding $40.00 Bids: 0 End time: 12-Feb-12 18:26:36 PST
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Is Hemlock a good wood for ornamental wood turning?

Feb 07, 1736 by fleacircusdirector | Posted in Engineering

Its practicable 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 pull 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 influence between this wood and the poisonous plant?

Not sure if this is Eastern or Western Hemlock but the shop is in the UK

I have listed below the properties of Hemockk and the use rank. The tree has no connection to the poisionous plant to my knowledge.

Wood Properties of Eastern Hemlock
Eastern Hemlock Surrogate Name 1
Canadian Hemlock


Eastern Hemlock Amount of Figure
Intermediate


Eastern Hemlock Amount of Natural Luster
Mid-sized


Eastern Hemlock Availability of Wood
Plentiful


Eastern Hemlock Available As Lumber
Yes


Eastern Hemlock Ready as Veneer
No


Eastern Hemlock Available only in small sizes
No


Eastern Hemlock Bending Strength
Middle-of-the-roader


Eastern Hemlock Blunting of Tool Blades
Low


Eastern Hemlock Botanical Name
Tsuga canadensis


Eastern Hemlock Carving
Norm to somewhat difficult to carve


Eastern Hemlock Clear Finish or Varnish
Good


Eastern Hemlock Color of Wood
Red Brown


Eastern Hemlock Diverge between growth rings
Uneven


Eastern Hemlock Crushing Strength
Moderate


Eastern Hemlock Decorative Character
No


Eastern Hemlock Density
Low


Eastern Hemlock Drilling
Fair or Satisfactory


Eastern Hemlock Fill before Finishing
Inadequate Data Available


Eastern Hemlock Gluing
Average - Requires control


Eastern Hemlock Pip
Mostly Straight


Eastern Hemlock Growth Ring Pattern Plainsawn
Noticeable or Distinct growth surround


Eastern Hemlock Growth Ring Pattern Quartersawn
Faint growth ring stripe


Eastern Hemlock Closely Tooling
Average


Eastern Hemlock Hardness
Average


Eastern Hemlock Hardwood or Softwood
Softwood


Eastern Hemlock Destructive Properties
Non Toxic


Eastern Hemlock Interlocked Grain
No


Eastern Hemlock Kiln-dried Shrinkage
Alleviate


Eastern Hemlock Machine Tools
Average


Eastern Hemlock Mortising
Fair or satisfactory


Eastern Hemlock Increase after drying
Low


Eastern Hemlock Nail Holding
Fair - Nails hold or are fairly easily pulled out


Eastern Hemlock Nailing
Square - may require pre-drilled pilot hole especially near ends


Eastern Hemlock Natural Durability
Non-long-lasting


Eastern Hemlock Number of Knots
Low


Eastern Hemlock Painting
Fair


Eastern Hemlock Planing
Average


Eastern Hemlock Polishing
Movables


Eastern Hemlock Pounds per cubic foot maximum
29


Eastern Hemlock Pounds per cubic foot least
29


Eastern Hemlock Reacts with Iron Fasteners or Hardware
No


Eastern Hemlock Sanding
Fair or sufficient


Eastern Hemlock Sawing
Moderate cutting resistance


Eastern Hemlock Screw Holding
Respectable - Screws are fairly easy to pull out


Eastern Hemlock Screwing
Fair - May require pre-drilled helmsman holes especially near ends


Eastern Hemlock Shaping
Fair or satisfactory


Eastern Hemlock Expanse of Knots
Intermediate


Eastern Hemlock Size of Pores
Insufficient Data Available


Eastern Hemlock Express Gravity
Low


Eastern Hemlock Specific Gravity maximum
.4


Eastern Hemlock Specific Gravity reduced
.4


Eastern Hemlock Staining
Good


Eastern Hemlock Steam Bending
Poor


Eastern Hemlock Stiffness
Low


Eastern Hemlock Integument Preparation for Finishing
No


Eastern Hemlock Texture of the Wood
Coarse


Eastern Hemlock Toughness
Moderate


Eastern Hemlock Turning
Peaches to Average


Eastern Hemlock Weight
Light


Eastern Hemlock Wood Defects
Few drying defects


Eastern Hemlock Drudgery 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 Gloss
no


Eastern Hemlock Use for Flooring
no


Eastern Hemlock Use for Furniture
no


Eastern Hemlock Use for Handles
no


Eastern Hemlock Use for Stodgy Construction
YES


Eastern Hemlock Use for Inlay
no


Eastern Hemlock Use for Interior Finish
no


Eastern Hemlock Use for Frivolous 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 Melodious 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 Kit
no


Eastern Hemlock Use for Turnery
no


Eastern Hemlock Use for Woodenware
no

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