Platymiscium yucatanumPlatymiscium yucatanum

Granadillo – Macawood

Botanical Name : Platymiscium yucatanum – French Name : Granadillo

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Description

  • -Height : 75 ‘
    -Diameter : 2-3 ‘
    -Lifespan :
    – Growth :
  • -Weight : 5.30 lbs / bft
    -Hardness : 2450 lbs
    -Colour: bright red to reddish brown or purplish brown, dark streaks
    -Sapwood : Distinct, almost white
    -Grain : Straight
    -Texture : Medium to fine
    -Machining : Good with manual tools
    -Sawmilling : Good
    -Blunting :
    -Molding : Good
    -Planing : Good
    -Shaping : Good
    -Turning : Good to medium
    -Boring : Good
    -Mortising : Good
    -Sanding : Good
    -Polishing : Excellent
    -Finishing : Good
    -Bending : Very good
    -Nailing : Good
    -Gluing : Good
    -Stability: Good
    -Durability: Very good
    -Environment:
    -Uses : Folding, Joining, Musical Instruments, Special Projects, Turning, Decorative Veneers, Billiard Rods,
    -Precautions:
    -Budgetary price : High