Hickory
The hickory tree grows throughout North America. The wood is hard, heavy, and very elastic. Because of its strength, it is often used for sports equipment (bar handles) and tool handles (axes, hammers, etc.), but drumsticks and skis are/were also made from hickory.
Since the tree rarely forms a good, clean trunk, veneer production is complicated because strong internal stresses often cause the trunk to twist. Trunks that are wide enough for veneer production are also rarely felled.The mechanical properties depend heavily on the width of the annual rings. These can be extremely dense: about 18-20 rings per 2.5 cm. However, due to its hardness, it is generally somewhat more difficult to work with, comparable to hard oak wood. Structurally, however, hickory is most similar to ash. The wood is hard, heavy, and very elastic.
Drying is moderately feasible and should be monitored constantly. It tends to crack and warp.
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Sources:
Begemann, Helmut F., 1962, Lexikon der Nutzhölzer, Seite 365
Bilder: "Templin Furnier e.K."
Fritz Kohl, 2012, „Furniere“, Seite 77