Picana Negra (Bocote)
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| DESCRIPTION | Picana Negra (Bocote) heartwood is a dull golden brown color with variegated irregular markings. Grain is straight. Texture is medium coarse. Weight is about 34lbs per cu. ft. |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Cordia Alliodora |
| OTHER NAMES | Cordia, Light American Cordia, Salmwood, Ecuador Laurel, Princewood, Solera, Cype, Canaletta, Bocote |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | Medium strength properties in all categories. Good steam bending characteristics. |
| WORKING PROPERTIES | Works easily with hand and power tools. Slight blunting effect on cutters. Nails and screws well. Glues, stains and polishes to a good finish. |
| DURABILITY | Moderately durable. Heartwood is resistant to preservative treatment. Sapwood is permeable. |
| SEASONING | Dries easily without much degradation. Medium movement. |
| USES | Cabinets, furniture, boat decking, light construction, veneers, and paneling. |
| COMMENTS | Attractive ray flecked figure on quarter sawn wood. |
