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Cambara
Erisma uncinatum

Density: 570kg/m3

Description: The heartwood of cambara is a light reddish brown, distinct from the light grey to light greying brown sapwood. It has distinct growth rings and the grain is straight to interlocked with a medium texture, lacking in lustre and no distinctive odour.
Working Properties: Cambara is easy to plane, saw and sand but it does not finish well. It kiln-dries rapidly with a tendency for moderate cupping.
Physical Properties: Cambara is a light wood.
Durability: Non durable and easy to treat with preservatives.
Main Uses: Civil and naval constructions, boats, furniture, framing, panelling, boxes and crates, furniture components and others.
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