Yellowheart Lumber |
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| DESCRIPTION |
Yellow Heart heartwood is bright yellow in color throughout the wood. Fine straight grain.
Weight varies from about 45lbs to 48lbs per cu. ft. |
COUNTRY OF
ORIGIN |
Lower Amazon (Brazil) |
| BOTANICAL NAME |
Euxylophora Paraensis |
| OTHER NAMES |
Pau Amarelo |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES |
Texture is medium; grain is straight to irregular; luster is high; without distinct odor or taste. Bright yellow color is very distinct. |
| WORKING PROPERTIES |
Works easily with hand and power tools. Slight blunting effect on cutters. |
| DURABILITY |
Somewhat durable and has natural resistance to decay. |
| SEASONING |
Seasons well with little tendency to checking. |
| USES |
Decorative veneer, inlay, marquetry. |
| COMMENTS |
Yellowheart is a common trade name given to several species. |
