Yellow Heart // Euxlophora paraensis

Yellow Heart lumber wood, Euxlophora paraensis lumber for woodworking
"You'll get a stunning, 100% natural vivid yellow color with a high luster and some occasional worm holes. Expect and hard and dense wood that cuts and shapes beautifully. The rich, vivid yellow color attracts all manner of woodworkers to use the wood in highly decorative artistic projects. A clear natural finish is all this needs."
 
color of Yellow Heart
Color Range
Rich, bright yellow.
other names for Yellow Heart
Other Names
Amarello, Brazilian Satinwood Limao rana, Pau amarello, Pau setim, Pequia setim, Yellowheart, Yellow Heart
uses for Yellow Heart
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, flooring, brush handles.
the Yellow Heart tree
What's the Tree Like?
A large tree of the "terra firma" reaching a height of 130 feet.
Yellow Heart grows in Latin America
map of where Yellow Heart grows
Weight

4.65

lbs /Bd. Ft.
29.89% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

1790

Janka Rating
38.76% harder than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.7

Specific Gravity
9.37% more dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Easy 2/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
Fine 3/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Good 3/10
Red Oak