Origin
Tropical South America.
Working properties
Sawing: Power required
Machining: No difficulty, power required.
Gluing: Special precaution needed
Nailing: Pre-boring necessary
Finishing: Good.
General description
Blunting effect: Moderate
Drying: Requires care. Risk of distortion and checking is high
Wood Bending: —
Natural durability: Good to very good
Termites: Good to very good.
Preservative treatment: Poor
Insects of dry wood: good
Main uses
Bridge, sleeper, hydraulic works, violin bow, heavy construction, carpentry, naval construction, flooring, billiard cue, toold handle, furniture components, stairs, cutlery, shingle.
