Koa Hawaien - Acacia Koa - Hawaiian KoaKoa Hawaien - Acacia Koa - Hawaiian Koa

Hawaiian Koa

Botanical Name : Acacia Koa – French Name : Koa Hawaien

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Description

  • -Height : 50′-90 ‘(Max 110′)
    -Diameter : 3’-5 ‘
    -Lifespan : 50-150 years
    – Growth :
  • -Weight : 3.20 lbs / bft
    -Hardness : 1170 lbs
    -Color: medium golden to reddish brown, similar to mahogany, occasional dark veining, fluorescent under UV light
    -Sapwood : Distinct (3 cm), yellowish-white
    -Grain : Light interlocked, occasional figures (curly, ribbon)
    -Texture : Medium to coarse, uniform, glossy finish
    -Machining : Good, corrugated grain requires special attention
    -Sawmilling : Good
    -Blunting : Ordinary
    -Molding : Good (except in the presence of interlocking or figures)
    -Planing : Good (except in the presence of interlocking or figures)
    -Shaping : Good (except in the presence of interlocking or figures)
    -Turning : Good (except in the presence of interlocking or figures)
    -Mortising : Good
    -Sanding : Good (except in the presence of interlocked)
    -Polishing : Good
    -Finishing : Good
    -Boring : Good
    -Bending : Medium
    -Gluing : Good, occasional problems
    -Density:
    -Resistance:
    -Stability: Good
    -Durability: Low
    -Environment: Affected by grazing and overexploitation
    -Uses : Veneers, Furniture, Cabinets, Musical Instruments (Guitars and Ukuleles), Canoes, Firearms, Sculptures, Shooting
    -Precautions : Wearing the mask is recommended.
    -Budget price : Very high