RADICA DI CASTAGNO

Origine
PIUME E RADICHE

Descrizione

Trade Names
Chestnut Burl

Similar Woods
Oak Burl

Origin
Europe, Asia.

Range
Occurs very seldom as burl or cluster, but if so mostly in Southern Europe.

Uses
Architectural woodwork, not suitable for mass-produced furniture because of the scarcity of this wood.

Properties
Very decorative.

Machining
The machining of dried lumber presents no special problems. It can be easily planed, molded and turned.

Seasoning
The somewhat difficult drying is made even more problematic by the burly texture of the wood. Draft and heat must be avoided by all means. Drying free of checking and tension can only be achieved by taking the greatest care.

Jointing

Machining should be carried out at low feed speeds to prevent fibre pick-up in the surface.
Jointing
Gluing of Chestnut Burl is possible without difficulty. Screw and nail joints hold firmly. Due to the high tannin content reaction stains can occur when coming into contact with metal.