Specs
- Common Names
- Garapa
- Scientific Name
- Apuleia leiocarpa
- Origin
- South America
- Appearance
- Garapa heartwood ranges from yellow to golden brown. It has a fine to medium texture with a straight to interlocked grain. The wood has a natural luster and a smooth surface.
- Avg. Dried Weight
- 44-52 lbs/ft3 (705-830 kg/m3)
- Janka Hardness
- 1650 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture
- 17,400 lbf/in2 (120.0 MPa)
- Elastic Modulus
- 1,800,000 lbf/in2 (12.41 GPa)
- Crushing Strength
- 9,300 lbf/in2 (64.1 MPa)
- Shrinkage
- Radial: 4.5%, Tangential: 8.0%, Volumetric: 12.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.8
- Durability
- Rated as highly durable with excellent resistance to decay and insect attacks.
- Workability
- Garapa wood is straightforward to work with. It cuts easily and planes smoothly. Sanding the wood results in a smooth finish. Nailing is good, and the wood holds screws well. However, gluing requires surface preparation. Garapa wood accepts finishes well.
