The grain is so different and unpredictable that it draws your attention. It rivals the quartersawn white oak for visual interest.
While you may not have heard of elm wood being used for fine furniture by the Amish that is primarily because of the toughness of the wood. In years past Elm wood was used to make wooden cart wheels and wagon bed because of its durability. The solidness of the wood make it almost impossible to hand cut and hard on machine blades. Elm also lost popularity due to an incurable fungus that has affected Elm trees.
With all of it's fine qualities: hard, durable, with a beautiful grain...elm wood has all my recent attention.
Have you ever seen quality made furniture made with elm wood?
While you may not have heard of elm wood being used for fine furniture by the Amish that is primarily because of the toughness of the wood. In years past Elm wood was used to make wooden cart wheels and wagon bed because of its durability. The solidness of the wood make it almost impossible to hand cut and hard on machine blades. Elm also lost popularity due to an incurable fungus that has affected Elm trees.
With all of it's fine qualities: hard, durable, with a beautiful grain...elm wood has all my recent attention.
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