Eucalyptus pilularis (Blackbutt)

Scientific Name
Eucalyptus pilularis

Trade Name
Blackbutt

Family Name
Myrtaceae

Common Names
Blackbutt, Eucalyptus, Grey blackbutt, Pilularis gum

Regions of Distribution
Africa, Latin America, Oceania and S.E. Asia

Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP]
Australia, Brazil, Hawaii [US], Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, South Africa, Sri Lanka

Common Uses
Agricultural implements, Bearings & bushings, Boat building (general), Boat building: framing, Boxes and crates, Bridge construction, Cabinetmaking, Charcoal, Decks, Door, Flooring, Flooring: commercial heavy traffic, Fuelwood, Furniture, Handles: general, Heavy construction, Joinery, Ladders, Light construction, Mine timbers, Paneling, Particleboard, Plywood, Poles, Posts, Pulp/Paper products, Railroad ties, Sporting Goods, Structural work, Tool handles, Turnery, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Veneer: decorative

Heartwood Color

Sapwood Color

Grain

Texture

Luster

Natural Growth Defects

Natural Durability

Kiln Schedules

Drying Defects

Ease of Drying

Kiln Drying Rate

Tree Identification

Tree Size

Comments
General finishing qualities are rated as good

Blunting Effect

Boring

Cutting Resistance

Gluing

Nailing

Planing

Resistance to Impregnation

Response to Hand Tools

Routing & Recessing

Sanding

Screwing

Veneering Qualities

Steam Bending

Painting

Polishing

Staining

Strength Properties

Numerical Data

References
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