Origin
Central America and Tropical South America.
Working properties
Sawing: Power required
Machining: Difficulties due to interlocked grain. Special tools
Gluing: Special precaution needed
Nailing: Pre-boring necessary
Finishing: Good
General description
Blunting effect: Moderate
Drying: Slow drying recommended, risk of distortion and checking is high
Wood Bending: —
Natural durability: Very good
Termites: Very good
Preservative treatment: Poor
Insects of dry wood: good
Main uses
Bridge, sleeper, flooring, hydraulic works, marine construction, heavy construction, heavy carpentry, turnery, decorative veneer, gearing.
