Red Canary

Specs

Common Names

Canarywood, Canary

Scientific Name

Centrolobium spp.

Origin

South America (from Panama down to southern Brazil)

Appearance

Heartwood color can vary a fair amount, from a pale yellow-orange to a darker reddish brown, usually with darker streaks throughout. Pale yellow sapwood is sharply demarcated from heartwood. Color tends to darken and homogenize with age. Grain is typically straight, but can be irregular or wild on some pieces. Uniform fine to medium texture with good natural luster.

Avg. Dried Weight

Janka Hardness

1520 lbf

Modulus of Rupture

Elastic Modulus

Crushing Strength

Shrinkage

Durability

Workability

Easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though some tearout can occur during planing on pieces with wild or irregular grain. Good dimensional stability. Turns, glues and finishes well.