Sheoga Hickory Clear – Natural – Solid Hardwood 3/4″ x 5-1/4″

Features

• APPEARANCE/COLOR: The heartwood is tan or reddish. The sapwood is white to cream, with fine brown lines. Heartwood and sapwood often are sharply demarcated. The color can vary significantly.
• PHOTOSENSITIVITY: Low. Slightly ambers with age and exposure to prolonged sunlight and oxygen.
• GRAIN: Ring-porous. The grain is closed, with moderate definition. The grain can be somewhat rough-textured.
• HARDNESS (JANKA): Averages 1820 lbf
• AVERAGE DRIED WEIGHT: 4.16 lbs per sq. ft.
• SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Averages 0.72 (at 12% MC)
• DIMENSIONAL STABILITY IN-USE: Below average.
• INSTALLATION: Cuts, routs, planes, and shapes well, with only a slight dulling effect on cutting edges. The irregular grain can chip or tear when blades become dull. Can be somewhat brittle and has a tendency to split the tongues when nailing, but can be avoided when compressor psi is set appropriately. Glue adheres well, with no known issues.
• SAND/FINISH: Sands satisfactorily when following the standard grit progression sequence. It may require a higher grit abrasive on the final passes than with other species to minimize visible scratches. Accepts stains and finishes very nicely, with no known concerns.
• CLEAR GRADING RULES: Natural variations in heartwood and sapwood coloration, along with some allowable natural wood characters. Will admit the following: Occasional
  pin knots (1/4’’ in diameter), small burls, streaks.

Specifications

• Species: Hickory
• Grade: Clear
• Width: 5-1/4″
• Thickness: 3/4″
• Edge: 4-sided micro-beveled edge
• Installation: Nail / Staple
• Finish: Solid based ceramic urethane