(Virola spp )
1. Origin Central and Tropical South America.
2. Description: Pink to light Red open grained medium weight hard wood.
Medium density, low bending strength, general utility
timber.
Weight
- (kg / m3 ) 430 kg/m3
- (lbs per ft3) 26 lbs /ft3
3. Uses Similar to Meranti in applications. General utility and interior
work, light weight joinery, mouldings, box making , cigar
boxes.
4. Working
Properties ( various authorities comments)
* Works easily and well with only slight blunting effect
on tolls
* Nails and screws well
* Glues, stains and finishes satisfactorily.
Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:
Thickness: 1" & 1.5 " ( 25mm & 38mm)
Widths: 6 " & Wider ( 150mm & wider )
Lengths 12 ' & up ( 3.6m & up)
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