Gum, Spotted

Corymbia maculata

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

Appearance

Color: Heartwood is light to dark brown, sapwood is pale and may be as wide as 3.12 inches (8cm).
Grain: Interlocked, moderately coarse, Frequent presence of wavy grain produces "fiddleback" grain. Slightly greasy; gum veins are common
Variations Within Species And Grades:

Properties

Hardness/Janka: Janka: 2473 (92% harder than Northern red oak).
Dimensional Stability: Data not available.
Durability:

Workability

Sawing/Machining: Good.
Sanding: No know problems.
Nailing: Pre-drilling and hand-nailing may be preferred.
Finishing: No known problems.
Comments: Origin: Australia

Availability

Moderately available.