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Guatambu (Botanical: Balfourodendron riedelianum)

Guatambu, Balfourodendron riedelianum
Balfourodendron riedelianum, Guatambu lumber and wood
Characteristics
Light Heavy
Weight:
Soft Hard
Hardness:
Fine Coarse
Texture:
Easy Difficult
Working:
Easy Difficult
Finishing:
Chart Help

woodworking characteristicsGuatambu Characteristics

The wood is usually compared with Hard Maple for workability; however Guatambu is more yellow. Generally straight grain, dense with fine, uniform texture that works beautifully and even carves like a charm. Can be worked without much difficulty. Excellent turning wood. Very strong with excellent wear properties.

woodworking characteristicsColor Range

Cream to lemon yellow.

other names for GuatambuOther Names

Guatambu, Guatambu blanco, Ivorywood, Marfim, Pau liso, Pau marfim

uses for GuatambuSome Typical Uses

Bent Parts, Boat building, Bobbins, Cabinetmaking, Canoes, Carvings, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Decorative plywood, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Handles, Hatracks, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Lifeboats, Living-room suites, Marquetry, Moldings, Office furniture, Paneling , Parquet flooring, Plywood, Radio, stereo, TV cabinets, Rustic furniture, Shafts/Handles, Shipbuilding, Shuttles, Spindles, Spools, Stair rails, Stairworks, Stools, Stringers, Sub-flooring, Tables , Textile equipment, Tool handles, Turnery, Utility furniture, Veneer, Wainscotting, Wardrobes, Woodwork

the Guatambu treeWhat's the Tree Like?

With a maximum height of about 80 feet and diameters up to 30'', the tree is not large. It produces a well formed bole up to 30 feet.

where Guatambu growsGuatambu grows in

Southern Brazil, Paraguay.

 
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