Eucalyptus (smoked)
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As is widely known, the eucalyptus tree comes from Australia, where its leaves serve as food for koala bears. However, plantations for this wood also exist in Spain, East Africa, and South America. Eucalyptus grows extremely quickly and tall.
The veneer has a dark brown-black color and the usual longitudinal grain. In addition, some packages of smoked eucalyptus offer a decorative grain in the veneer. It can give of a strong smell of Amonia when fresh.
It is rarely used as a front veneer, but rather as a side and interior veneer. Eucalyptus wood is also frequently found in shipbuilding.Its mechanical properties are somewhat unfavorable for processing. Tools quickly become blunt and fiber tearing can occur. Drying is also difficult, as there is a considerable tendency to crack and warp.
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Bilder: "Templin Furnier e.K."
Sources:
Fritz Kohl, 2012, „Furniere“, Seite 73Bilder: "Templin Furnier e.K."