American Elm for Woodworking

The Ulmus Americana, commonly known as the American Elm and less known as the White Elm or Water Elm. It is a species native to the Eastern North America. This wood is extremely hard and can withstand high low winter temperatures.

     The wood of the American Elm is heavy and tough. Its grains are course, patterned twisted like and interlaced fibers making it hard to split or chop. Due to its difficulty to split, it is not recommended for firewood. Though it lacks durability, warps and is difficult to split, it is exceptional when other woods are pounded into it.

     The American Elm possesses a reddish-tan color, a admirable choice for furniture and decorative panels. It is fairly easy to carve but chiseling may result into uncontrolled splits. The wood is susceptible to moisture and humidity, when exposed to such it may distort. American Elm is widely used to manufacture boxes, crates, baskets, caskets, barrels, and agricultural tools.