Cypress (Australian)

Callitris glauca

Top portion of sample has water-based finish. Bottom portion is oil-based finish.

Appearance

Color: Cream-colored sapwood; heartwood is honey-gold to brown with darker knots throughout.

Grain: Closed.
Variations Within Species And Grades: High degree of color variability.

Properties

Hardness/Janka: Janka:1375; (7% harder than Northern red oak.
Dimensional Stability: Excellent (change coefficient .00162; 56% more stable than red oak). However, actual installations have demonstrated significant movement in use.
Durability: Excellent (2.8; 67% more stable than Northern red oak). However, actual installations have demonstrated significant movement.

Workability

Sawing/Machining: Good machining qualities.

Sanding: Tendency to clog paper due to high resin content. Hard plating & screening may leave swirls; screening more than twice may be necessary. The knots are extremely hard & may cause wave in the floor. a 12-by-18 inch oscillating sander is recommended as the
Nailing: Can be brittle (like Brazilian cherry); splits easily.
Finishing: Knots may cause drying problems with some finishes.
Comments: Potential for respiratory/allergic reactions.

Origin: Australia

Availability

Readily Available