Description
- -Height : 40′-50 ‘(Max.100’)
-Diameter : 14 “-20”
-Lifespan :
– Growth : Slow - -Weight : 6.90 lbs / bft
-Hardness : 4500 lbs
-Color : Variable. More or less striped and girdled light olive green to chocolate brown, fresh wood surface often turns dark green exposure.
-Sapwood : Distinct, pale yellow
-Grain : Substrate, appearance and feel rather waxy, slightly perfumed when warmed.
-Texture : Fine, natural luster
-Machining : Difficult
-Sawmilling : Difficult (High density)
-Blunting : Important
-Molding :
-Planing : Difficult
-Shaping :
-Turning : Very good
-Boring :
-Mortising :
-Sanding :
-Polishing :
-Finish: Medium
-Bending :
-Nailing : Low (Pre-drilling)
-Gluing : Low (High density, oil)
-Stability:
-Durability: Excellent
-Environment: Substitute for Genuine Lignum Vitae
-Uses : Steps and collars for water turbines, mallet heads, pulleys, locally for railways.
-Precautions:
-Budget price : Very high
