Some Typical UsesHandles, furniture, cabinets, interior joinery, sports equipment, baseball bats, auto bodies, and some musical instruments. Reaches heights of 70-80 feet with a trunk diameter of 24-36". Boles are often straight and clear of branches for 30-50 feet. Quite similar to Oak in appearance and many working properties. Exnt shock resistance. Straight-grained with moderately coarse texture. Glues, Stains, and finishes very well.