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Cambara
Erisma uncinatum
Density: 570kg/m3
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Description: |
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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. |
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Working Properties: |
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Cambara is easy to plane, saw and sand but it
does not finish well. It kiln-dries rapidly with a tendency for moderate
cupping. |
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Physical Properties: |
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Cambara is a light wood. |
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Durability: |
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Non durable and easy to treat with
preservatives. |
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Main Uses: |
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Civil and naval constructions, boats, furniture, framing,
panelling, boxes and crates, furniture components and others. |
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