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Honeylocust
| Name | Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as locust, sweet locust, and thorny locust. |
| Sources | Grows in United States and Canada. |
| Appearance | Straight grained with light red to reddish brown heartwood and yellowish sapwood. |
| Physical Props | Heavy, hard, and strong with moderately high shock resistance and stiffness. Very decay resistant heartwood. Stable in use. |
| Working Props | Can be difficult to machine. Pre-drilling required for screwing or nailing. Stains and finishes well. |
| Uses | Used for fenceposts and rails, posts, beams, crossties, rough construction, dowels, concealed furniture parts, decks, chests, chairs, tables, and miscellaneous interior construction. |
| Comments | Limited availability. |
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