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Blunting Effect Comments Common Names Common Uses Countries of Distribution Distribution Overview Drying Defects Ease of Drying Environmental Profile Family Name Gluing Grain Heartwood Color Kiln Drying Rate Kiln Schedules Luster Movement in Service Nailing Natural Durability Numerical Data Odor Painting Planing Polishing Product Sources References Regions of Distribution Resistance to Impregnation Response to Hand Tools Sapwood Color Scientific Name Screwing Staining Steam Bending Strength Properties Texture Trade Name Tree Size Turning Veneering Qualities Scientific Name Platymiscium pinnatum Trade Name Macacauba Family Name Leguminosae Common Names Aceituno montes, Brazilian paduak, Cachimbo, Caoba, Chamnbilo, Cocobolo, Cotin, Coyote, Cristobal, Dukalaballi, Foncontin, Granadillo, Hormigo, Imera junera, Koenatepia, Maca wood, Macacahuba, Macacauba, Macacauba preta, Macacauba vermelha, Macacawood, Macahuba, Masa wood, Monkey wood, Mulato, Nambar, Nambar bastardo, Ormigo, Palo santo, Panama redwood, Panama wood, Quira, Roble, Roble blanco, Roble colorado, Roble montanero, Roble negro, Sinkra, Subinche, Tasajo, Tepezapote, Trebo, Trebol, Trebol negro, Uvedita, Vencola, Yama, Yama cocobolo, Yama rosewood, Zrok, Zubinche Regions of Distribution Central America, Latin America, Oceania and S.E. Asia Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP] Brazil, Colombia, Columbia, Ecuador, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela Common Uses Billiard-cue butts, Boat building (general), Bridge construction, Brush backs & handles, Cabinetmaking, Construction, Decks, Decorative veneer, Flooring, Furniture , Furniture, Heavy construction, Joinery, Light construction, Musical instruments , Musical instruments, Railroad ties, Structural work, Tool handles, Turnery, Vehicle parts, Veneer, Veneer: decorative Environmental Profile Environmental status not officially assessed Distribution Overview The species occurs in Central and South America, and is found in Nicaragua, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Guyana, Colombia, Trinidad, and Surinam. Heartwood Color Red Brown Purple Pink Reddish brown Red Purple Often darker variegated red or purple streaks Fine veins Bright red, purplish-red, or light reddish-brown Sapwood Color White to yellow Well defined Grain Figure Straight Even Stripe (figure) Distinct (figure) Interlocked Straight Striped figure Distinct figure Interlocked Interlocked and irregular Texture Fine Medium Medium Fine Uniform Fine to medium Luster Low Lustrous Pronounced Natural Durability Durable Perishable Resistant to marine borers Non-durable Moderately durable Durable Very durable Resistant to attack from termites (Isoptera) Resistant to attack from powder post (Lyctid & Bostrychid) beetles Odor No specific smell or taste Kiln Schedules Dry at a slow speed Dry at a moderate speed Drying Defects Tendency to chrck and end-split during drying Moderate twist/warp Moderate surface checking Ease of Drying Fairly Easy Rapidly Moderate Dried under carefully controlled conditions to avoid degrade Difficult Kiln Drying Rate Naturally dries quickly Tree Size Trunk diameter is 150-200 cm Trunk diameter is 100-150 cm Bole length is 10-20 m Bole length is 0-10 m Tree height is 30-40 m Tree height is 10-20 m Tree height is 50-60 m Tree height is 0-10 m Tree height is 40-50 m Product Sources The species is in high demand in Brazil, and is used locally for dug out canoes. The name Vinhatico is applied to several wood genera which are similar in color and have weights of 35 to 40 pounds per square feet (560 to 640 kg/cu.m). The species is also reported by the ITTO to be an important source of timber for export. Comments General finishing qualities are rated as good Blunting Effect Little Gluing Glues well Movement in Service Excellent Stability - Small Movement Small movement in use Dimensionally stable Nailing Fair to Good Results Very Good to Excellent Results Good nailing characteristics Planing Sharp tool edges recommended to prevent pick-up when planing material containing interlocked and egular grain Reduced cutting angle recommended Resistance to Impregnation Resistant heartwood Permeable sapwood Resistant sapwood Heartwood is moderately resistant Response to Hand Tools Easy to Work Easy to machine Moderate working qualities Difficult to machine Stock containing irregular grain requires sharp cutting edges for best results Responds well to hand tools Screwing Fair to Good Results Very Good to Excellent Results Screws without difficulty Turning Fairly Easy to Very Easy Very Good to Excellent Results Fair to Good Results Worked surfaces are relatively clean, especially if cutting edges are sharp Special attention needed for timber containing irregular and interlocked grain Responds generally well to ordinary machine tools Machining properties vary with density Veneering Qualities Suitable for peeling Veneers easily Veneers moderately easy Steam Bending Responds poorly to steam bending operations Painting Fair to Good Results Poor to Very Poor Results Polishing Fair to Good Results Good results Satisfactory results Polishes o a smooth surface Staining Fair to Good Results Good staining qualities Strength Properties Bending strength (MOR) = high Max. crushing strength = high Hardness (side grain) = very hard Shrinkage, Radial = very small Shrinkage, Tangential = very small Density (dry weight) = 61-67 lbs/cu. ft Density (dry weight) = 53-60 lbs/cu. ft Density (dry weight) = 46-52 lbs/cu. ft. Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = medium Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = very high Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = high Density (dry weight) = >75 lbs/cu. ft Density (dry weight) = 67-75 lbs/cu.ft Bending strength (MOR) = very high Max. crushing strength = very high Hardness (side grain) = hard Shrinkage, Tangential = small Shrinkage, Radial = moderate Max. crushing strength = medium Very high Very high density Shrinkage, Tangential = moderate Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = medium Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = low Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = high Bending strength (MOR) = medium Macacauba is moderately strong in bending, crushing, and response to impact loads, but is low in stiffness Numerical Data Item Green Dry English Bending Strength 17100 21438 psi Crushing Strength 1784 2078 psi Density 58 lbs/ft3 Hardness 3013 lbs Maximum Crushing Strength 8200 11123 psi Shearing Strength 2545 psi Static Bending 13495 15141 psi Stiffness 1948 2245 1000 psi Work to Maximum Load 9 inch-lbs/in3 Specific Gravity 0.79 0.9 Weight 57 47 lbs/ft3 Radial Shrinkage 2 % Tangential Shrinkage 4 % Volumetric Shrinkage 6 % Item Green Dry Metric Bending Strength 1202 1507 kg/cm2 Crushing Strength 125 146 kg/cm2 Density 929 kg/m3 Hardness 1366 kg Maximum Crushing Strength 576 782 kg/cm2 Shearing Strength 178 kg/cm2 Static Bending 948 1064 kg/cm2 Stiffness 136 157 1000 kg/cm2 Work to Maximum Load 0.63 cm-kg/cm3 Specific Gravity 0.79 0.9 Weight 913 753 kg/m3 Radial Shrinkage 2 % Tangential Shrinkage 4 % References Acosta-Solis, M.,1960,Maderas Economicas del Ecuador y sus Usos,Editorial Casa de la Culhra Ecuatoriana Quito Erfurth, T., Rusche, H.,1976,The Marketing of Tropical Wood B. 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