Curupay
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| DESCRIPTION | The heartwood is a Darkish-brown, while the sapwood is a Pale pink. This lumber features a Medium to fine grain texture. |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Anadenanthera Colubrina |
| OTHER NAMES | Diamond Cherry; Curupay; Patagonian Rosewood |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | This wood has a static bending strength of 1672 kg/cm2 |
| WORKING PROPERTIES | This wood is easily planned when cut with an angle of 15 degrees. Curupay also sands very easily and it takes a finish well. |
| USES | Stairways turnery, Heavy constructions door and window frames, Garden Furniture turnery, Decking, Flooring, Wood carvings, Truck beds |
| COMMENTS | The tree reaches heights up to 27 meters. |
