Description
Color is jet black with some gray streaking, younger trees yield a beautiful brown and black tiger stripe. Straight grained with some interlocking, has a very fine texture. Prone to checking and cracking, severe blunting of tools. Glues well, should be pre-bored before screwing or nailing. Polishes to a very high finish produce an excellent result.
Specs
Wood Type | Tropical exotic hardwood |
Texture | Fine, uniform texture and good natural luster. |
Grain Pattern | Generally straight grain. |
Health Risks | Usually most common reactions simply include eye and skin irritation. |
Color | Heartwood is a pale straw color, with darker black streaks throughout; some pieces may be predominantly black rather than white. Sapwood is a paler white color, not always clearly defined. |
Warning: California Proposition 65