Southeast region of the USA, planted and cultivated in other countries
USES:
Sliced and peeled veneer, used almost exclusively for interior surfaces. In Southern Europe also used to some extent as veneer for lower priced, mass‑produced furniture.
PROPERTIES:
The heartwood varies from light yellow to reddish brown and darkens very quickly in the air Tuliptree is a light‑weight, soft wood and very liable to insect attack. The bark is used for medical purposes.
MACHINING:
Tuliptree can be machined well and easily with all tools. Planed surfaces have a mat gloss finish. Well‑sharpened tools prevent
the surface from becoming slightly woolly.
SEASONING:
Drying is easy and quick without any risk of checking and warping. As a general rule no inner tension develops
FINISHING:
Tuliptree can be treated with all the usual surface finishes without any problems. Mat gloss varnishes are best to high‑light
the wood character
JOINTING:
Glue provides good adhesion. Screws and nails achieve normal tightening torques.
