| Name | American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as chestnut, chinkapin, and sweet chestnut. |
| Sources | Grows in eastern half of United States. |
| Appearance | Straight grained and coarse-textured with low to medium luster. Narrow, light-colored sapwood and reddish brown heartwood that darkens with age. |
| Physical Props | Light and soft (dents easily) with modest strength and shock resistance. Excellent decay resistance. Poor steam bending rating. |
| Working Props | Machines very well but splits easily – pre-drilling recommended for screws and nails. Turns reasonably well. Glues and finishes satisfactorily. |
| Uses | In scarce supply today, but formerly used for furniture caskets, musical instruments, boxes, woodenware, interior trim, shingles, piling, fenceposts, railroad ties. |
