Origin
South and Central America
Working properties
The blunting effect is fairly high; peeling is not recommended and slicing is reported to be good. Sawdust may cause allergies. Nailing is good but pre-boring is necessary. Gluing is correct. Fava Amargossa dries rapid to normal.
General description
The wood is bright yellow when freshly sawn, becoming yellow brown to dark brown or red brown. It has clearly demarcated sapwood.
Main uses
Faveira Amargosa can be used for several applications: interior: e.g. high class furniture, stairs, panelling, flooring, sliced veneer, industrial or heavy flooring, joinery, formwork exterior: e.g. exterior joinery, heavy carpentry.
