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Pecan Hickory
| Name | Pecan Hickory (Carya illinoensis) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as pecan nut, pecan hickory, sweet pecan, nogal morado, and pecanier. |
| Sources | Grows in United States and Mexico. |
| Appearance | Tight, generally straight grain with a coarse texture. Pale to reddish brown heartwood and whitish sapwood. |
| Physical Props | Very heavy, hard, strong, stiff and shock resistant. Good dimensional stability and low decay resistance. |
| Working Props | Turns and otherwise machines well but can be difficult to work with hand tools. Glues, screws, and nails well. Stains satisfactorily and polishes to a nice shiny finish. |
| Uses | Ideal for applications where strength and elasticity are important. Used for tool handles, farm implements, vehicle parts, baseball bats, flooring, veneers, paneling, long-wearing chair parts (legs, backs, rungs), dowels, poles, ladders, turnery, and interior furniture. |
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