Caledonian oak — Identification, Uses and Properties
Carnarvonia araliifolia Proteaceae
Commonly used for sanded and polished floors and decorative interior joinery due to its figure.
HARDWOOD OCEANIA HOUSE CONSTRUCTION
Taxonomy & Nomenclature
Botanical Name(s)
Carnarvonia araliifolia
Family
Proteaceae
Wood type
Hardwood
Local Names
Red oak (Australia), Red silky oak (Australia), Caledonian silky oak (Australia), Elephant's foot (Australia)
Origin Region
Oceania
Main End Uses
House construction · Flooring · Decorative applications · Joinery · Cabinetry · Furniture · Veneer
Wood Identification Guide
Reference Colour
Heartwood is rich red to very dark brown.
Texture
Medium to coarse
Grain
Generally straight
Sapwood
Clearly distinct from heartwood, lighter in color.
Interlocked Grain
Sometimes present
Notes
Conspicuous broad ray figure (silky oak figure) is often present. The lower trunk may have small rounded buttresses resembling an elephant's foot.
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Log Description
Tree height
98.4252 ft
Tree height
30 m
Diameter
60 - 90 cm
Buoyancy
Floats
Diameter
23.6-35.4 in
Physical & Mechanical Properties
Density
0.69 g/cm³ @ 12% MC
Density
43.1 lb/ft³
Volumetric Shrinkage Coefficient
0.61 % / %
T/R Anisotropy Ratio
1.26
Durability & Treatment
Resistance to Decay
Non-durableDry Wood Borers
SusceptibleTermites
SusceptibleTreatability
PoorUse Class
Class 4Drying Schedule & Risks
Drying Rate
Moderate
Risk Distortion
Moderate
Risk Checking
Low to moderate
Sawing & Machining
Blunting Effect
Low
Tooth For Sawing
Standard
Machining Tools
Tungsten carbide recommended
Suitability Peeling
Good
Suitability Slicing
Good
Notes
Easy to work, though care may be needed with gluing.Assembling & Finishing
Nailing Screwing
Good
CITES & Trade Restrictions
CITES Status
Unlisted
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