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Poplar

Poplar Lumber

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 poplar lumber
DESCRIPTION Poplar heartwood is usually creamy-white to gray in color, sometimes pale brown or pinkish-brown. Grain is straight and can be woolly. Texture is fine and even.
Weight ranges from 23lbs to 33lbs per cu .ft.
COUNTRY OF
ORIGIN		 North America
BOTANICAL NAME

Liriodendron tulipifera
OTHER NAMES Robusta, Finnish Aspen, Swedish Aspen, French Aspen, Cucumber
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES Very low stiffness and resistance to shock loads. Low bending strength and medium crush strength. Poor steam bending characteristics.
WORKING PROPERTIES Slight blunting effect on cutters. Very sharp, thin cutters are required to overcome the woolly texture and produce a good finish. Nailing and screwing are satisfactory. Takes stain poorly, usually produces blotchy results. Takes paint, varnish and polish satisfactorily.
DURABILITY Poplar is perishable and susceptible to insect attack. Heartwood is moderately resistant to preservative treatment. Sapwood is permeable.
SEASONING Dries rapidly, but knots are inclined to split. Medium movement.
USES Due to tough, woolly, non-splintering nature, it is suitable for rough usage such as the bottoms of wagons and carts. Also used in furniture framing, drawers, toys, flooring, boxes and crates, veneers and plywood.
COMMENTS Several subspecies: P. Nigra, P. Canadensis, P. robusta, P. Tremula

Poplar Lumber

janka hardness: 540
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Poplar Lumber Prices

1x4 Primed Poplar Board

Starting From $1.67

1x6 Primed Poplar Board

Starting From $2.32

1x8 Primed Poplar Board

Starting From $3.08

1x10 Primed Poplar Board

Starting From $4.17

1x12 Primed Poplar Board

Starting From $4.65

2x4 Primed Poplar Board

Starting From $2.87

2x6 Primed Poplar Board

Starting From $4.17

2x8 Primed Poplar Board

Starting From $6.04

2x10 Primed Poplar Board

Starting From $7.29

2x12 Primed Poplar Board

Starting From $8.48
> All Prices Are Subject To Change Without Notice <

Additional Photos

Above: Fireplace mantel built from poplar by Rob Pelc.  This wood is great for this application as it takes paint well and is easy to work worth.  It is also more stable than pine in this situation where heat can be a problem.

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