A small square of hickory in bright golden amber, streaked with darker olive-brown bands running vertically.
  • A close view of the grain, wide bands of golden amber and dark chocolate running diagonally with fine pale streaks between.

Hickory wood comes from hickory trees native to the eastern United States. The wood is dense and strong, with a generally straight grain and a coarse texture. Hickory is known for its exceptional combination of hardness, strength, stiffness, and resistance to impact.

Composition

Hickory wood

Handling Notes

  • Hickory is a hard wood, ideal for turning and chair parts with sharp tools
  • Avoid sanding across the grain to prevent scratches

Applications in Craft

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Provenance

Professional Crafts at Haywood Community College, Clyde, North Carolina. Acquired 2024.

In Use

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