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Horse Chestnut
| Name | Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as buckeye in the United States. |
| Sources | Found in Europe, India, China, Japan, and N. America. |
| Appearance | Very fine texture, often with a spiral grain, white color with occasional light gray streaks. |
| Physical Props | Light weight, low ratings for decay resistance, stiffness, and bending strength. Steam-bends well. |
| Working Props | Works easily with hand and machine tools but sharp edges essential. Satisfactory screwing, nailing, gluing, and finishing properties. |
| Uses | Used for utensils, boxes, basket, food storage containers, handles (including brushes and tennis rackets), turnery, interior trim, and decorative veneers. |
| Comments | Sometimes used as a substitute for holly. |
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