Origin
Central America and South America.
Working properties
Sawing: Easy, power required
Machining: Difficulties in the presence of highly interlocked grain
Gluing: Special precaution needed
Nailing: Pre-boring necessary
Finishing: Good, sometimes the deposits of “lapachol” may give trouble in
painting and varnishing. Filling recommended.
General description
Blunting effect: Moderate
Drying: No important risks but must be handled slowly. Risk of distortion and
checking is slight
Wood Bending: —
Natural durability: Very good
Termites: Very good
Preservative treatment: Poor
Insects of dry wood: good
Main uses
Cabinet work, industrial and decorative flooring, sleeper, carpentry, naval construction, hydraulic works, turnery, tool handles, interior and exterior joinery, vehicle bodies, bridge decking, bridge, garden furniture.
