Common name: Poplar, Yellow Poplar, Tulip Poplar. Hardness: 5on the Janka Scale. Workability: Poplar is very easy to work with both hand tools. Buy and sell almost anything on Gumtree classifieds.
Australian myrtaceous trees of the genus Eucalyptus, esp E. Sunset mixture of. Red gum is so named for its brilliant red wood, which can range from a light pink through to almost black, depending on the age and weathering. Kingdom : PlantaeFamily : MyrtaceaeRed gum – en.
It is also known as Sweet Gum. NOTE: the name "gum" alone is not actually correct for this wood, but the "two" woods represented here are the sapwood (sweet gum) and heartwood ( red gum ). OTHER NAMES, jarrah, red gum lace, red mallee.
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, Eucalyptus is a very strong wood for its density, however the wood is quite. Recommended for experienced turners.