Specs
- Common Names
- Andiroba
- Scientific Name
- Carapa guianensis
- Origin
- South America (Amazon Rainforest)
- Appearance
- Andiroba heartwood ranges from pale to medium reddish-brown. It often features darker streaks or veins. The grain is usually straight, but it can also be interlocked or wavy. The wood has a coarse texture and a moderate natural luster.
- Avg. Dried Weight
- 40-44 lbs/ft3 (640-705 kg/m3)
- Janka Hardness
- 940 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture
- 13,570 lbf/in2 (93.6 MPa)
- Elastic Modulus
- 1,560,000 lbf/in2 (10.75 GPa)
- Crushing Strength
- 7,310 lbf/in2 (50.4 MPa)
- Shrinkage
- Radial: 4.7%, Tangential: 7.4%, Volumetric: 12.1%, T/R Ratio: 1.6
- Durability
- Rated as durable, with good resistance to decay and insect attacks.
- Workability
- Andiroba wood can be somewhat difficult to work with due to its high density. It has a blunting effect on cutters, and cutting edges need to be kept sharp. Pre-drilling is recommended for nailing. The wood has good stability and glues well. It finishes smoothly and accepts finishes and stains with good results.
