44 TIMBERS AND THEIR USES 



Gum, Gimlet (Engraving). 



Gum, Sweet, Liquidambar styracifliia, also 

 known as Hazel Pine, Satin Walnut, Red Gum, 

 CaUfornian Red Gum, Bilsted, Star-leaved Gum, 

 Copalm, occurs in Mexico and United States. 

 A very fine, close, even-grained wood. Tough 

 but not strong. Difficult to season, warps badly, 

 but takes a good polisb. Only used for cheap 

 furniture. Heartwood reddish brown, sap wood 

 cream. 



Hackberry (Wheels). 



Ironwood, Indian, Mesua ferrea, also known 

 as Indian Rose Chestnut, occurs in India. A 

 very hard, strong timber. Difficult to 'Work, 

 but easily polished. 



Jack (Musical Instruments). 



Jarrah (Paving). 



Jhand (Wheels). 



Karri (Wheels). 



Lacebark, Hoheria populnea, also known as 

 Ribbon Wood, occurs in New Zealand. A coarse, 

 open-grained timber, brown in colour. 



Lasrin (Wheels). 



Lignum Vitae (Fig. 62) (Cogs). 



Lime (Fig. 15) (Charcoal). 



Mahogany, Swamp (Piles). 



Mango (Wheels). 



Maple (Fig. 57) (Charcoal). 



