Elm / Elm

Names and distribution:

The names “elm” and “elm” refer to woods of the same species, namely the European elm. These are now only found sporadically in Central European forests. This is the field elm(Ulmus carpinifolia) or the mountain elm(Ulmus glabra). Both tree species have come under massive pressure as a result of the Dutch elm disease and are therefore hardly ever traded.

Wooden picture:

Sapwood and heartwood clearly differentiated in color; depending on age and location, heartwood is multi-faceted from light brown to reddish brown to chocolate brown, darkening in the light. Coarse-pored, with distinctive markings, wood species-specific growth anomalies are frequent, decorative.

Properties:

Density at u=12% is approx. 0.68 (0.48-0.86)t/m³ – depending on the growth location. The shrinkage from the fresh state to u=12% is specified as 7.4% tangential and 4.1% radial. Moderate shrinkage with good stamina. Generally easy to machine with sharpened tools, easy to bend when steamed, easy to profile and turn. Produces uniformly smooth surfaces, easy to polish.
The Brinell hardness is specified as 30, the modulus of elasticity as approx. 14,000 ^N/mm2.

Use:

Classic decorative wood, furniture, parquet flooring, wood for woodturning, toys, appliances and tool handles.

References:

Elm chariot