Origin
Tropical South America.
Working properties
Sawing: Power required. Surface often woolly. Important internal stress
Machining: Difficulties due to interlocked grain
Gluing: Special precaution needed.
Nailing: Good holding of nails
Finishing: Requires care.
General description
Blunting effect: Slight to moderate
Drying: Requires care. Risk of distortion and checking is high
Wood Bending: —
Natural durability: Moderate
Termites: Good
Preservative treatment: Poor
Insects of dry wood : Good
Main uses
Carpentry, vehicles bodies, ordinary furniture, truck tray, ship building, interior and exterior joinery, wood house frame.