Hickory is the hardest and strongest common North American hardwood -- the same wood used for tool handles and baseball bats. The dramatic colour contrast between white sapwood and reddish-brown heartwood gives hickory furniture and flooring a bold, rustic character. Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada.
Features
- Hickory -- White sapwood with reddish-brown heartwood -- dramatic contrast
- Straight to wavy, coarse texture grain
- Janka hardness: 1,820 lbf
- Kiln-dried -- confirm surfacing options at your local branch
Specifications
| Species |
Hickory |
| Origin |
North America |
| Janka Hardness |
1,820 lbf |
| Colour |
White sapwood with reddish-brown heartwood -- dramatic contrast |
| Grain |
Straight to wavy, coarse texture |
| Drying |
Kiln-dried |
| Availability |
In-store -- confirm sizes and surfacing options |
Common Uses
Hickory is used for rustic furniture, flooring, tool handles, sports equipment, BBQ smoking wood, and applications requiring extreme hardness. Confirm available sizes and stock at your local Windsor Plywood location.
Pro Tips
- Extremely hard (1,820 lbf Janka) -- dulls cutting edges quickly and is difficult to hand-plane. Use carbide tooling. The sapwood-heartwood colour contrast is dramatic -- embrace it as a design feature for rustic projects.
- Acclimate lumber in your workspace for 48-72 hours before milling to allow the wood to adjust to ambient temperature and humidity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is hickory harder to work than oak?
Yes, significantly. Approximately 50% harder than red oak. Requires sharp tooling and pre-drilled fastener holes.
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