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Botanical Name: Caesalpinia platyloba
What's the wood like?
Nice orange color that deepens with age and exposure. Moderately hard but a joy to work despite a slight odor when working. Similar to Birch in hardness, workability, and texture.
How's the color?
Bright orange to deep russett
Does it go by other names?
Paela, Fernambuco
What could I use it for?
Furniture, inlay, flooring, turnings, small parts, etc.
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Where is it from?
Central America & Mexico

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