Origin
Central America, Amazon Basin, temperate South America.
Working properties
Sawing: Power required
Machining: No difficulty
Gluing: Special precaution needed
Nailing: Pre-boring necessary
Finishing: Good
General description
Blunting effect: Moderate
Drying: Requires care. Risk of distortion and checking is slight.
Wood Bending: —
Natural durability: Very good
Termites: Good
Preservative treatment: Poor
Insects of dry wood : Good
Main uses
Cabinet work, decorative veneer, flooring,, cutlery, wainscot, heavy construction, turnery, archery bow, carving.
