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Volador (Aspidosperma spp)

Volador


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

Works easily depite its density, and has a nice 'glow' when it's polished. The color remains rather creamy orange-tan. Far more stable than Peroba Rosa, which is also in the Aspidosperma family.

Color Range

Tan with an orange cast; slightly darker growth rings are faintly visible.

Other Names

Peroba rosa, Jacamim, Red peroba, Volador

Some Typical Uses

Furniture, flooring, interior millwork.

What's the Tree Like?

A very large tree with long, clear trunks. Large, clear lumber is frequent.

Volador grows in

Only in the higher elevations of Peru
 
Volador Prices and Available Wood or Lumber Products
$5.00 /ea.
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Volador Hardwood Sample
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  • 1/2'' actual thickness, planed and sande ...
  • Ripped to 3'' ...
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" The wood arrived in perfect condition without a scratch on it. I am pleased that it was slightly thicker than 3/4" thick. Especially since our cat barfed on it and there was enough extra thickness that I was able to plane it off down to the finished dimension of 3/4" (phew!) "
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