wood thread

this is something i have wanted to put together for some time due to the number of pms and emails i get asking for info on different woods .i will fill in info and pics as i have time.
Phil

let me know what woods you want included

give me a couple minute to save the first couple post
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Paduk , Burma
Pterocarpus macrocarpus
s.g .85

a heavy hard strong timber .

mechanical properties : compared to andaman paduk,this timber is 40% stronger in bending and resistance to shock loads ,30% stronger in compression along the grain
small movement in service

working properties : there is a moderate blunting effect on tools .glues well

duribility : the heartwood is very durable

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Paduk andaman (vermilion in the US)
Petrocarpus dalbergiodes
s.g. .77
small movement in service

Teak
Tectona grandis

the true teak from burma is a uniform golden brown color without markings ,but most other teak is a rich brown with darker chocolate brown markings . indian teak is wavy grained and mottled

s.g .65

mechanical properties this hard , medium density wood has medium bending strength ,high crushing strength combined with low stiffness and resistance to shock loads it is fissile and brittle with great dimensional stability

working properties , there is a severe blunting effect on tools .gluing is good on freshly sanded surfaces

duribility , very durable

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Iroko
Chlorophora excelsa

s.g. .64

mechanical properties. this medium density wood has medium bending strength ,medium crushing strength with very low stiffness and resistance to shock loads

working properties , there is a moderate to severe blunting effect on tools .glues satisfactorily

duribility , heartwood is very durable

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Sapele
Entandrophragma cylindricm

has a medium reddish-brown color, characterized by a well -defined ribbon striped figure on quartered surfaces

mechanical properties : high crushing and medium bending strength and resistance to shock loads

working properties : works well , glues well

durability: moderately durable

purpleheart
Peltogyne pubescens

s.g .86

high strength in bending , stiffness , and crushing categories . medium resistance to shock loads

working properties , there is a severe blunting effect on tools
burns with dull tools

small movement in service

very durable

jatoba
Hymenaea courbaril

general description : the heart wood is slamon red to orange marked with dark brown streaks

s.g. .91
mechanical properties : very strong hard and tough

working properties : moderately difficult to work there is a moderate blunting effect on tools

glues with care

durability : moderately durable

small movement in service

tiger wood / Goncavo alves
Astroninum fraxinifolium

the timber is reddish - brown , richly mottled and with dark brown streaks and spots similar to rosewood

s.g. .95

mechanical properties, this hard heavy dense wood is strong in all categories

working properties , there is a moderate to severe blunting effect on tools
glues well

durability , highly durable

small movement in service

zebra wood
Microberlinia brazzavillessis

general description : golden yellow with streaks of dark brown giving the quartered surfaces a zebra striped appearance

s.g. .74

mechanical properties : this wood is hard , heavy, and stable

working properties : there is a moderate blunting effect on tools . it is difficult to get a good finish from machines do to the alternating nature of the grain
gluing is satisfactory

durability : non durable

small movement in service

wenge
Millettia laurentii

dark brown with very close ,fine ,almost black veins

s.g. .88

this heavy density wood has a high bending strength and high resistance to shock loads , with medium crushing strength and low stiffness

small movement in service

working properties: moderate blunting on tools . glues with care

durability : durable

mahogany , african
Khaya ivorensis
K. anthotheca
K. nyasica

general description : heartwood is light to deep reddish -brown

s.g. .54 to .59

mechanical properties : low stiffness , resistance to shock loads is very low ,crushing strength is medium

working properties: moderate blunting on tools . glues well

durability : moderately durable

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Mahogany , American
Swietenia macrophylla

general description : heartwood is light to deep reddish -brown to deep rich red

s.g. .54 to .64

mechanical properties : very low stiffness , resistance to shock loads is low ,crushing strength is medium

working properties: moderate blunting on tools . glues well

durability : durable

larch ,european
Larix decidua

general description : the resinous heartwood is pale read brown to brick reed in color

s.g. .59

mechanical properties : medium in all categories

working properties: works well with most hand and machine tools , can cause severe blunting of cutting edges , glues well

durability : moderately durable

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ipe
Tabebuia serratifolia

general description : the heartwood is olive-brown with lighter or darker streaks

s.g. 1.08

mechanical properties: this hard heavy dense wood is very strong in all categories

working properties : there is a severe blunting effect on tools . the wood is very difficult to work
glues with care

durability : highly durable

small movement in service

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cocobolo
Daldergia retusa

general description : the heartwood color varies from rich red to an attractive variegated appearance of yellow, orange ,and red streaks with lighter or darker zones

s.g. 1.10

mechanical properties: this hard heavy dense wood is very strong in all categories

working properties : there is a moderate blunting effect on tools . works well with most hand and machine tools
glues with difficulty

durability : very durable

small movement in service