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Red Elm (Slippery Elm)
| Property | Red Elm (Slippery Elm) Ulmus rubra |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardwood |
| Cost | $$ · Moderate |
| Hardness | 860 lbf |
| Workability | Good |
| Seasonal movement | Medium |
| Outdoor-friendly | No |
| Origin | Domestic (North America) |
| Commonly built | Windsor chair seats, Bent furniture parts, Bowls |
| Overview | Interlocked grain makes elm nearly impossible to split, wonderful for steam-bending and seats. Warm reddish tone and a handsome, coarse grain. |