Pao Rosa
Family: CESALPINIACEAE
Scientific name: Swartzia fistuloïdes
Pilot name: Pao Rosa
END USES
Sliced veneer / Cabinetwork / Resistant to acids
WOOD DESCRIPTION
Color: Light red
Sapwood: Clearly demarcated
Texture: Fine
Grain: Interlocked
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Mean | Std dev | |
|---|---|---|
| Specific gravity | 1,02 | 0,04 |
| Coeff. of volumetric shrinkage | 0,66% | 0,05% |
| Total tangential shrinkage (TS) | 6,2% | – |
| (normal moisture, at 12%) | ||
NATURAL DURABILITY
Fungi: Very durable
Dry wood borers: Durable
Termites: Durable
Use class: Class 4 – In ground or fresh water contact
DRYING
Drying rate: Slow
Risk of distortion: Slight risk
Risk of casehardening: No
Risk of cracking: High risk
Risk of collapse: No
SAWING AND MACHINING
Sawing: Difficult
Peeling: Not recommended
Slicing: Good
ASSEMBLING
Nailing/Screwing: Good (pre-boring)
Gluing: Correct (for interior only)