GUM, SYDNEY BLUE

Eucalyptus saligna

Shown with water-based finish (top), and oil-based finish (bottom)

Appearance

COLOR: Wide range from pinks to burgundy reds; regrowth timber may be a pale straw color with pink highlights. Colors mute over time and darken to a medium brown-red.

Properties

HARDNESS (JANKA): 2023 (57% harder than Northern red oak).
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY: Data not available.

Workability

SAWING/MACHINING: Very hard—carbide blades and bits required.
NAILING: Pre-drilling and hand-nailing may be preferred.
SANDING: No known problems.
FINISHING: No known finishing problems.

Origin

Australia.

Availability

Moderately available.