Robinia, Smoked

Robinia pseudoacacia

Fabaceae

Deciduous tree

Hardwood

Other trade names:

de: Räucher-Robinie, Geräucherte falsche Akazie, Geräucherter gemeiner Schotendorn

en: Smoked robinia, Smoked bastard acacia, Smoked false acacia, Smoked black locust

Origin: North America (Originally North America, occurs on all continents today)

Ecological: not listed on CITES

Usage: Furniture, musical-instrument making, Doors, yacht interior finishing, airplane interior finishing, Panels, interior finishing, Intarsia

Colors: Medium brown

Available cuts: Flat / Crown cut, Rift / Quarter cut

Available strengths: 0.5 – 0.6 mm

Tree Height: 20 to 30 m

Bark: Brown-grey with deep lengthwise clefts, thick

Texture: Fine

Smell: Unpleasant when fresh

Resistance: High durability even in water, very good resistance to fungi, insects and decay

Mechanische Bearbeitung: Medium

Technical wood data:

Raw Density: ca. 0,69 g/ccm

Compressive Strength: 58 - 72 N/mm²

Flexural Strength: 118 - 145 N/mm²

Shear Strength: 16 - 20 N/mm²