American Poplar/Tulipwood
American Poplar/Tulipwood FAS grade
Kiln Dried
Generally supplied between 10 – 14% moisture content
Square edge
All boards have had all wane machined off
Widths
100mm and wider up to about 430mm
Thickness available
From stock – 26, 32, 38, 51, 65, 76mm
Lengths
From 2 metres and longer up to about 5.4 metres
Appearance
White to yellowish sapwood with a straw brown to slightly greenish heartwood. Uniform texture with soft and even grain
Uses
- Furniture
- Picture frames
- Interior trim
- Kitchen cabinets
- Interior joinery
Working properties
- Excellent for machining
- Pre bore for nails and screws
- Paint and stains very well
- Moderate steam bending
- Glues well
- Small movement in service
Physical properties
- Medium density
- Low bending & crushing strength
- Low stiffness
Durability