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To prevent too sudden drying and consequent checking, the lum- 
ber should not be piled in full sunshine or in very windy places. 
By using these methods of piling the lumber and then allowing 
it to stand in the yard for from 3 to 6 months the tendency to 
warp and twist would be eliminated to a large extent. 
Properly seasoned ohia wood can be used for a great many 
purposes, some of which will be enumerated. 
Ties . — As mentioned, most of the ohia cut at present goes into 
ties. It is particularly valuable for this purpose on sharp curves 
Loading ohia ties on railroad oars. Pahoa. 
because of its resistance to spike-pulling. If properly dried be- 
fore being laid it has great durability in contact with the ground. 
Timbers . — Ohia timbers, although very heavy, are excellent 
for the construction of bridges, tunnels, and for other purposes 
where strong durable wood is required. 
Car Construetion . — Ohia has been used with apparent success 
for railroad car construction. Its strength, toughness and hard- 
ness make it a valuable wood in the car shop. It is especially 
useful for the construction of various portions of the lower part 
of the cars. 
Flooring . — The close, attractive grain, the pleasing dark color, 
and the hardness of the wood render ohia very suitable for floor- 
ing purposes. If properly seasoned there is no reason why ohia 
