Sap Gum

Sapgum is a light colored hardwood with a close, rather diffuse grain. The sapwood is white to pinkish white in color. The slightly contrasting heartwood is light red to brown. Sapgum grows widely across the central and southern United States, and has a broad application in the manufacturing of cabinets and furniture -- especially antique reproductions.

Botanical Name
Liquidamber styraciflus

Uses
Furniture, cabinets.

Relative Working Properties
Machining: Very Good
Resistance to splitting in nailing: Good
Resistance to splitting in screwing: Good
Gluing: Very Good