Description
- -Height : 30′-65 ‘(Max 130′)
-Diameter : 1’-2 ‘(Max 4-5’)
-Lifespan : 100 years (Max 200 years)
– Growth : Average - -Weight : 3.50 lbs / bft
-Hardness : 1100 lbs
-Color : Golden to dark brown, sometimes with reddish hues, chocolate-colored veing.
-Sapwood : Distinct (<10 cm) – Varies from straw to gray-white
-Grain : Straight, light interlocked, occasional figures (fiddleback), attractive appearance on the neighborhood
-Texture : Fine to medium, uniform, high luster
-Machining : Easy with manual or electric tools, corrugated grain requires special attention.
-Sawmilling : Cut quite easily, cleanly and accurately.
-Blunting : Moderately high
-Molding : Very good on all surfaces
-Planing : Good
-Shaping : Good
-Turning : Good
-Boring : Good
-Mortising : Excellent
-Sanding : Good
-Polishing : Good
-Finishing : Good
-Bending : Very good
-Nailing : Medium (Pre-drilling)
-Gluing : Good but variable
-Stability: Very good
-Durability: Medium (Susceptible to insects)
-Environment: Planted on barren hills to stabilize them
-Uses : Wood cabinet wood patios, siding, mobile homes, trays, furniture, pre-fabricated buildings, poles, structural beams, pulp and paper, plywood, pool tables, firearms
-Precautions : Wearing long sleeves and a mask are recommended. Contains allergenic agents.
-Budget price : Very high
