Search Results for: Shark fins preserved in pieces
hardwood and sapwood . it is quite heavy ( relative density = g /cm ) and hard, and responds well to bending and shock. upon drying it tends to collapse, producing deformations and cracks, so the drying process is slow; the wood must be treated with fungicides . it is easy to work and has many uses in
carpentry (carts, wheels, floors, shoes, tool handles, furniture); it is also good for chess pieces, skis , etc. preserved with creosote it can be used outdoors. in some places it is widely used as coal , since it does not produce sparks or large amounts of ash, and it burns strong and slowly. [ ] other...
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