Chestnut:
A readily available hardwood with good working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.
Type
Hardwood
Janka Hardness
1,574 lbf
Medium
Density
23.00 lb/ft³
(609.00 kg/m³)
Origin
Various regions
Straight Grain
Medium Texture
Common
High Cost
Appearance Characteristics
Color
Medium brown heartwood with lighter sapwood
Grain Pattern
Straight
Texture
Medium
Luster
Medium
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