Description
- -Height : 25 ‘(Max 65’)
-Diameter : 1-2 ‘
-Lifespan :
– Growth : - -Weight : 6.65 lbs / bft
-Hardness : 4400 lbs
-Color : olive green to dark greenish brown almost black, sometimes with a reddish hue, dark on exposure
-Sapwood : Distinct, pale yellow or cream
-Grain : Interlocked
-Texture : Fine, uniform, oily
-Machining : Very difficult (density)
-Sawmilling :
-Discast: Important
-Molding :
-Planing :
-Shaping : Good
-Turning : Excellent
-Boring :
-Mortising :
-Sanding :
-Polishing : Very good
-Finishing : Good
-Bending :
-Nailing :
-Gluing : Difficult
-Stability:
-Durability: Excellent
-Environment: Threatened
-Uses : Light Construction, Floors, Furniture, Joining, Special Projects, Turning, Decorative Veneers, Tools
-Precautions : Wearing long sleeves is recommended
-Budgetary price : Very high
