
Muiracatiara
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Description
ORIGIN: Brazil
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Astronium lecontei Ducke
THICKNESS: 19/21/25mm
WIDTH: 90/100/145mm
LENGTH: 7'++
QUALITY: FAS
* available in sawn timber upon request.
Color/Appearance: Heartwood is typically a medium reddish brown with irregularly spaced streaks of dark brown to black. Color tends to darken with age.
Workability: Is generally not too difficult to work, despite its high density. Figured pieces with irregular grain can pose a challenge in planing and machining operations.
Common Uses: Flooring, veneers, furniture, cabinetry, carving, turned objects, and other small wood specialty objects such as: pool cues, archery bows, knife handles, etc.