Aspen (Populus tremuloides)

Colour :	Sapwood is creamy white. Heartwood is greyish white to brown. Transition from sapwood to heartwood is usually not distinct.
Texture :	Close textured, diffuse porous.
Common applications :	Mouldings, caskets, toys.

 

FAS-Select	#1 Common	#2 Common

 

STANDARD DIMENSIONS AVAILABLE
	FAS-Select	N° 1 Common	N° 2 Common
Width (random)	4" (100 mm) and up	3" (76,2 mm) and up	3" (76,2 mm) and up
Lenght (random)	6' (1,83 m) and up	4' (1,22 m) and up	4' (1,22 m) and up
Thickness	4/4" (25,4 mm): 5/4" (31,75 mm): 6/4" (38,1 mm): 8/4" (50,8 mm): 10/4" (63,5 mm): 12/4" (76,2 mm)

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Specific gravity	Density (kg/m3)	Hardness	Bending strength (MP)	Stiffness (MP)
0,659	740	7290	115	14100

WORKING PROPERTIES

Machinability	Stability	Gluing	Sandability	Nailability	Paintability	Stainability
****	**	**	***	**	**	**

EXCELLENT: ****    VERY GOOD: ***    GOOD: **    FAIR: *