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Above: Fireplace mantel built from poplar by Rob Pelc. This wood is great for this application as it takes paint well and is easy to work worth. It is also more stable than pine in this situation where heat can be a problem.
Poplar
Poplar Lumber
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| DESCRIPTION |
Poplar heartwood is usually creamy-white to gray in color, sometimes pale brown or pinkish-brown. Grain is straight and can be woolly. Texture is fine and even. Weight ranges from 23lbs to 33lbs per cu .ft. |
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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN |
North America |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Liriodendron tulipifera |
| OTHER NAMES | Robusta, Finnish Aspen, Swedish Aspen, French Aspen, Cucumber |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | Very low stiffness and resistance to shock loads. Low bending strength and medium crush strength. Poor steam bending characteristics. |
| WORKING PROPERTIES | Slight blunting effect on cutters. Very sharp, thin cutters are required to overcome the woolly texture and produce a good finish. Nailing and screwing are satisfactory. Takes stain poorly, usually produces blotchy results. Takes paint, varnish and polish satisfactorily. |
| DURABILITY | Poplar is perishable and susceptible to insect attack. Heartwood is moderately resistant to preservative treatment. Sapwood is permeable. |
| SEASONING | Dries rapidly, but knots are inclined to split. Medium movement. |
| USES | Due to tough, woolly, non-splintering nature, it is suitable for rough usage such as the bottoms of wagons and carts. Also used in furniture framing, drawers, toys, flooring, boxes and crates, veneers and plywood. |
| COMMENTS | Several subspecies: P. Nigra, P. Canadensis, P. robusta, P. Tremula |
Poplar Lumber Prices
S4S 1x4 Poplar Board
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S4S 1x10 Poplar Board
Starting From $3.92
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S4S 1x12 Poplar Board
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S4S 1x4 Primed Poplar Board (Solid)
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S4S 1x10 Primed Poplar Board (Solid)
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S4S 1x12 Primed Poplar Board (Solid) Bundle FL
S4S 1x12 Primed Poplar Board (Solid)
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S4S 1x6 Poplar Board
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S4S 1x8 Poplar Board
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S4S 2x4 Poplar Board
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S4S 2x6 Poplar Board
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S4S 2x8 Poplar Board
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S4S 2x10 Poplar Board
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S4S 2x12 Poplar Board
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S4S 1x4 Primed Poplar Board (Solid) Bundle FL
S4S 1x6 Primed Poplar Board (Solid) Bundle FL
S4S 1x6 Primed Poplar Board (Solid)
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S4S 1x8 Primed Poplar Board (Solid) Bundle FL
S4S 1x8 Primed Poplar Board (Solid)
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S4S 2x4 Primed Poplar Board (Solid)
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S4S 2x6 Primed Poplar Board (Solid)
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S4S 2x8 Primed Poplar Board (Solid)
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S4S 2x10 Primed Poplar Board (Solid)
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S4S 2x12 Primed Poplar Board (Solid)
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4/4 Poplar Lumber
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5/4 Poplar Lumber
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6/4 Poplar Lumber
$3.60
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8/4 Poplar Lumber
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10/4 Poplar Lumber
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12/4 Poplar Lumber
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16/4 Poplar Lumber
$6.80
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4/4 Poplar - #2 Lumber
$3.30
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