Jarrah

Eucalyptus marginata

(Left-Oil based / Right-Water based finish)
Appearance: Color: Pinkish to dark red heartwood, often a rich, dark red mahogany hue, turning a deep brownish red with age and exposure; sapwood is pale. Frequent black streaks with occasional ingrown grain.
Grain: interlocked or wavy. Texture is even and moderately course.
Availability:Moderately
Properties:
Hardness: 1910%, Janka Table, 48% harder than Northern red oak .
Durability: Excellent
Workability:
Sawing: Difficult to work due to high density and irregular grain
Nailing: Good
Sanding: Well, Dust can stain fabric or wall coverings
Finishing: Bleeding can occur (red) with some finishes