Tigerwood, Muiracatiara, Goncalo Alves
"astronium lecointei"
Reddish-brown with dark brown streaks and irregular spots.
From:
Brazil
Use:
Ship and boatbuilding, decking, furniture, cabinets, flooring, plywood/veneers
Availability:
4/4", 5/4", 8/4"
Relative Working Properties:
| Machining | Resistance to Splitting in Nailing |
Resistance to Splitting in Screwing |
Gluing |
| Difficult | Difficult | Difficult | Easy |
Physical Properties:
| Shipping Weight | Janka Hardness |
| 4.9-5.5 lbs per bft dry | 1850 lbs @ 12% M.C. |
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