LARICE NODI

Origine
EUROPA

Descrizione

Trade Names: Larch.

Similar Woods:Western Larch, Siberian Larch, Japanese Larch.

Origin:Central Europe.

Range: Alps, Carpatheans, Sudeten, South Poland, also cultivated in the USA and in a few areas in
Northern and Eastern Europe.

Uses: Sliced veneer for faces, furniture , lining and panelling.

Properties: Dark brown to dark red-brown colour. Resin pockets, resin knots, interlocking and shakes cause slight
problems when slicing.

Machining:Larch is easy to work with all hand and machine tools.
However, exuding resin can easily contaminate tools and cause sticking.

Seasoning: As a general rule Larch is easy and quick to dry. It must also be remembered that it tends to warp.

Finishing: The resin content must be considered and washed out with wood soap when treating surfaces.
Otherwise Larch is suitable for all finishes.

Jointing: Pre-drilled screw and nail joints have high strength, glue takes well and provides a good joint.