Plum (Prunus domestica) heartwood can exhibits a wide range of colors, ranging from a yellowish brown, with streaks of pink, orange, red, purple, olive, or gray mixed in. Because of the small size of plum trees, swirled or irregular grain, as well as knots and other defects are common.Areas with straight and clear grain are easy to work with hand or machine tools. Care must be taken when surfacing irregular grain or knots to avoid tearout.
Plum glues, turns, and finishes well.Plum has a distinct scent while being worked that is reminiscent of pumpkin or squash.
While Plum is not commercially available in lumber form due to very small tree sizes, Plum is most commonly seen among hobbyists and other small specialty woodworkers and related retailers. Most commonly sold in turning blanks or other small sections. Prices are likely to be high for a domestic wood.
Uses include turned objects, musical instruments, inlay, and knife handles.
Widely cultivated in temperate areas worldwide the size is 20-25 feet tall and 1 foot diameter trunk.
Plum glues, turns, and finishes well.Plum has a distinct scent while being worked that is reminiscent of pumpkin or squash.
While Plum is not commercially available in lumber form due to very small tree sizes, Plum is most commonly seen among hobbyists and other small specialty woodworkers and related retailers. Most commonly sold in turning blanks or other small sections. Prices are likely to be high for a domestic wood.
Uses include turned objects, musical instruments, inlay, and knife handles.
Widely cultivated in temperate areas worldwide the size is 20-25 feet tall and 1 foot diameter trunk.