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Fiddleback Eucalyptus
(Eucalyptus obliqua)
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COMMON NAMES: Messmate Stringybark, Tas Oak, Mountain Ash
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
DENSITY: 45
TANGENTIAL MOVEMENT:
9%
RADIAL MOVEMENT:
5%
VOLUMETRIC SHRINKAGE:
DURABILITY:
High
SOURCE:
Tasmania
DESCRIPTION:
Eucalyptus is a huge genus comprising many species. E. obliqua is a usually a golden beige color. The prevalent fiddleback figure makes it difficult to work, but it is widely used in construction and fine furniture. Like other eucalypts, it is subject to movement in service.
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