Persimmon Wood |
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| DESCRIPTION |
Persimmon lumber typically includes very wide sapwood, with a small core of heartwood. When freshly cut, sapwood is creamy white and darkens to a yellowish to grayish brown. Heartwood is brown, black, or variegated. Brown to orange brown streaks can sometimes be present. Grain is usually close and straight with a fine and even texture. You can bend persimmon to a moderate radius. However it tends to dry rapidly and can check if dried rapidly. |
COUNTRY OF
ORIGIN |
North America |
| BOTANICAL NAME |
Diospyros virginiana |
| OTHER NAMES |
American ebony, Common persimmon, Bara-bara, Boa-wood, Butterwood, Cylil date plum, Possum wood, Virginia date palm, White ebony |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES |
Persimmon lumber is extremely hard, dense, & resistant to wear. It is elastic enough to be used for golf clubs. High crushing and bending strength with medium stiffness. |
| BENDING STRENGTH |
18,600 psi |
| WORKING PROPERTIES |
Persimmon wood can be turned with sharp hand tools. Has a moderate blunting effect on cutting edges. A smooth finish can be obtained with a reduced cutting angle when machine planing. Pre-boring is required for both screwing and nailing. Gluing can be difficult. |
| USES |
Persimmon wood uses include golf clubs, drum sticks, musical instruments, tool handles, turnery, flooring, furniture, and veneers. |
| COMMENTS |
Due to high demand, call for Persimmon lumber availability. |
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