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Description: |
| Brushbox is a
very lustrous wood with a fair amount of understated flame/curl
figure present. There are two main specie groups being
sold. The first is commonly sold under the Brushbox name
and is the group of species found in the more temperate areas of
Australia. Its coloration tends to be in the grey/brown
range with a high degree of color variation. The other grouping
of Tristania species, are found in more tropical areas and
typically sold under the Northern Brushbox name. Their
coloration is a more uniform dark brown than the Southern
Brushbox. WFI only offers the Northern Brushbox grouping. |
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Color Range & Color Change: |
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Color
Range:
In Northern Brushbox, one finds a medium range of color
variability in the species which varies between lighter reddish
browns to darker coppery browns.
Color
Change:
In Northern Brushbox there will be a slight muting of color
variation and also a slight reddening of the floor over time.
View WFI's
Color Properties Chart below to compare this specie with other
species:
WFI's
Color
Properties Chart View
WFI's Brazilian Cherry Photo Page for photos of the typical
color range & change to be expected:
Northern
Brushbox Photo Page |
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Hardness: |
Northern
Brushbox is 162% harder than red oak (2045 on the Janka scale
vs. 1260 for red oak).
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| For hardness comparisons
to additional species, please go to:
WFI's
Species
Hardness
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Where to Use: |
| Northern Brushbox,
given its hardness, is ideal for both residential and commercial settings. |
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Special Characteristics /
Issues Specific to this Species: |
Stability:
Northern
Brushbox is a very stable wood and compares favorably with red
oak. For additional
information, see:
WFI's
Wood Properties Chart
on the WFI Downloads page. -
Finish Issues: (for site sanding/finishing only) -
none known at this time, see:
WFI's
Finish Recommendations on the WFI Downloads page
before commencing any site finishing.
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Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues: none known at this time
- see:
WFI's
Material Safety on
the WFI Downloads page for safety issues with wood dust.
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Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species:
none known at this time - see
Feedback
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Brushbox,
Northern on the WFI
Site Map to see what others have experienced with this
species.
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Technical Information: |
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Note: |
Additional Technical Information
on this species can be accessed from the links below:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory -
Northern Brushbox Only
U.S.
Forest Products Laboratory
- to access all species
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