Origin
Tropical South America.
Working properties
Sawing: Power required.
Machining: No difficulty
Gluing: Good
Nailing: Difficult. Pre-boring necessary
Finishing: Good
General description
Blunting effect: Moderate
Drying: No important risks. Risk of distortion and checking is slight.
Wood Bending: —
Natural durability: Good (variable)
Termites: Good
Preservative treatment: Poor
Insects of dry wood : Good
Main uses
Marquetry, cabinet work, decoration, furniture, knife handle, flooring, stairs, vat.
