Jatoba

Model: QT-011 | Date:2010-05-06

::Description::

ModelQT-011
Size(L*W*H): 300-1200*90/125*12/15mm
Thickness of top layer: 2mm,3mm,4mm
Lacquer: UV treffert finish
Edge: Bevel, micro-bevel, square
Joint: Tongue and Groove(T&G)


Wood species: Jatoba
Latin name: Hymenaea courbaril L.
Family: Caesalpiniaceae
Origin
Brazil,etc.
Wood properties:
Heartwood is salmon red to orange brown when fresh, becoming russet to reddish brown when seasoned; often marked with dark streaks.  Sapwood is usually wide; white, gray, or pinkish. Texture is medium to rather coarse; grain mostly interlocked; golden luster; without distinctive odor or taste;
Its density: 0.82-0.91g/cm3;
The wood is moderately difficult to saw and machine largely because of its high density, but except in planing it can be machined to a smooth surface. The wood is somewhat difficult to plane because of the interlocked grain. It is easy to glue and finish satisfactorily; steam-bending properties comparable to white oak.
Main uses:
Tool handles and other applications where good shock resistance is needed, steam-bent parts, flooring, turnery, furniture and cabinet work, railroad crossties tree-nails, gear cogs, wheel rims, and other specialty items.  Tree exudes a rosin-like gum known commercially as South American copal.  Seed pods contain an edible pulp.
Availability:
Abundant and popular.