Description
- -Height : 100-150 ‘(Max 170’)
-Diameter : 2-3 ‘(Max 5’)
-Lifespan :
– Growth : - -Weight : 4.83 lbs / bft
-Hardness : 2520 lbs
-Color : Freshly browned brown turning purple to dark brown on exposure
-Sapwood : Distinct – Creamy white <10 cm
-Grain : Straight, sometimes irregular and wavy
-Texture : Medium to fine, high luster
-Machining : Medium Hand Tools, Difficult Machine Tools
-Sawmilling : Medium to difficult (Proper sharpening)
-Blunting : Medium to important
-Molding : Medium
-Planing : Medium
-Shaping :
-Turning : Medium
-Boring : Medium
-Mortising :
-Sanding : Low
-Polishing : Good
-Finishing : Good
-Bending : Medium
-Nailing : Medium (Pre-drilling)
-Gluing : Good
-Stability: Good
-Durability: Very good
-Environment:
-Uses : Heavy Construction, Bending, Sculptures, Special Projects, Tools, Turning, Tanks, Marquetry, Shipbuilding, Sports Equipment, Tooling, Mining
-Precautions : The wearing of a mask is recommended
-Budgetary price : Medium