Description
-Height : 160 ‘
-Diameter : 3 ‘
-Lifespan : 50-150 years
– Growth : Slow
-Weight : 3.60 lbs / bft
-Hardness : 3540 lbs
-Color : yellowish brown with a slight orange or purplish hue, dark on exposure, occasional veining, fluorescent
-Sapwood : Distinct (5 cm) – Brownish yellow
-Grain : Irregular, interlocked, medium to high luster
-Texture : Medium to coarse, appearance and feel rather waxy, medium to low gloss
-Machining : Medium (interlocked, density), cutting tools required
-Sawmilling : Difficult (interlocked, density), fluffing in the green state
-Blunting : Medium to important
-Molding : Medium
-Planing : Medium (Good if interlocked)
-Shaping :
-Turning : Good
-Boring : Medium (Sharp Tools)
-Mortising :
-Sanding :
-Polishing : Recommended
-Finishing : Good
-Tye:
-Bending : Very good
-Nailing: Good (Pre-drilling)
-Gluing : Medium to low
-Stability: Good
-Durability: Very good
-Environment: Cultivated in many areas for tonka seeds used as flavoring, which have a vanilla taste.
-Uses : Boxes & Packaging, Cooperage, Furniture, Pasta, Fishing Rods, Turning, Medicinal, Pharmaceutical, Perfumes, Cosmetics, Railway sleepers, Floors,
-Precautions : Wearing the mask is recommended.
-Budget price : Medium
