Goncalo alves (Tigerwood) - Rough Cut Lumber
Goncalo alves (Tigerwood) - Rough Cut Lumber - 4/4 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
Goncalo alves (Tigerwood) - Rough Cut Lumber
Scientific Name: Astronium spp. (primarily A. fraxinifolium and A. graveolens)
Origin: From Mexico southward to Brazil
Average Weight: 57 lbs/ft3
Common Uses: Indoor. Flooring, veneers, furniture, cabinetry, carving, turned objects, and other small wood specialty objects such as: pool cues, archery bows, knife handles, etc.
Color/Appearance: Heartwood is typically a medium reddish brown with irregularly spaced streaks of dark brown to black. Color tends to darken with age. Some pieces of goncalo alves may be completely uniform in color with no streaks or stripes.
Shrinkage:
- Radial: 4.8%
- Tangential: 7.8%
- Volumetric: 11.2%
- T/R Ratio: 1.9
Workability: Goncalo alves is generally not too difficult to work, despite its high density. Figured pieces with irregular grain can pose a challenge in planing and machining operations. Goncalo alves can also have a moderate blunting effect on cutters. The wood is very resistant to moisture absorption, which can make it difficult to glue. Goncalo alves turns and finishes well.
Density: Janka Hardness: 2,170 lbf - For comparison: White Pine 420 lbf – White Maple 1,450 lbf
