Main Uses:
Hickory has been used for centuries as a wood of choice for fuel wood, and then ultimately for smoking and cooking meats of various types. As a woodworker we are more inclined to appreciate its hardness as a wood of choice for tool handles, industrial applications and more recently as a unique wood species for home decor. More and more hardwood flooring options, furniture and kitchen cabinets are showing up on the market to allow consumers to use hickory wood as a means to add country living charm to their home environment.

General Description

Hickory heartwood is brown or reddish brown in color and is sold as "Red Hickory". The sapwood is light in color and sold as "White Hickory". Hickory is typically straight grained, but can be wavy or irregular. Texture is somewhat coarse.

Working Properties

Difficult to work with hand or power tools. Moderate to severe blunting effect on cutters. Pre-drilling required for nailing. Gluing can be difficult. Stains and polishes to a good finish.

Physical Properties

Strength varies depending on rate of growth. Excellent steam bending characteristics. High bending and crushing strength, high stiffness and very high shock resistance.

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