Monkey Pod

Pithecellobium saman   Color: Medium tan to dark brown.   Tree: May reach 100-125 feet tall with a trunk 36-48'' in diameter. Boles are short, thick, and often crooked.   Wood Description: Wavy, interlocked grain with a coarse texture. Light, soft, and easily worked, but the interlocked grain may cause tear-out or wooly surfaces. Takes an excellent finish but requires filling for a smooth surface.   Typical Uses: Furniture, cabinets, turning.   Growth Region: Central and South America

Characteristics Light Heavy Weight: Soft Hard Hardness: Fine Coarse Texture: Easy Difficult Working: Easy Difficult Finishing: Chart Help