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American Tulipwood the cheap, soft and pale wood from the tulip tree.known as American tulipwood or poplar (brazilian tulipwood is a different species)
American Tulipwood the cheap, soft and pale wood from the tulip tree.known as American tulipwood or poplar (brazilian tulipwood is a different species)
Properties:
Properties:
Lightweight, around 490 kg per cubic meter.
Heartwood is light cream to yellowish brown, with occasional streaks of grey or green, it tends to darken upon exposure to light.
Moderately durable to non-durable; susceptible to insect attack.
Typically has a straight, uniform grain, with a medium texture.
Strong for its weight.
Not often used for its appearance, (except in the case of Rainbow Poplar) Typically used for pallets, crates, upholstered furniture frames, paper (pulpwood), and plywood.
Applications:
Applications:
Due to its low density, Poplar can sometimes leave fuzzy surfaces and edges.
Sanding to finer grits of sandpaper may be necessary to obtain a smooth surface.
It has little tendency to split when nailed.
Holds paint, enamel and stain very well.
It is firm but carves with hand tools and machine.
Sustainability:
Sustainability:
This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Check certification status with suppliers to ensure the timber is sourced from sustainably managed forests.
Material handling
Material handling
Wear a dust mask while sanding to avoid dust inhalation which can cause short and long term damage to the lungs.
Protective equipment
Protective equipment
Dust mask
Tightly fitting googles
Gloves
Spotlight RCA
Spotlight RCA
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