Macacauba (Platymiscium spp.) heartwood color ranges from bright red to a darker reddish- or purplish-brown color. commonly with darker strips. Sapwood is clearly demarcated yellow to white. Grain is straight to interlocked. with a medium to fine texture. Good working characteristics for both hand and machine tools and turns and glues well. Wood has the ability to take on a high natural polish. Common uses for macacauba include furniture. cabinetry. veneer. musical instruments. turned objects. and small specialty wood items.
Features:
Known for having good working characteristics
Turns and glues well
Ability to take on a very high natural polish
Native to Central and South America
Specifications:
Thickness: 1-1/2
Width: 1-1/2
Length: 6
What's Included:
(1) Macacauba - 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 6 - Wood Turning Stock
Notes:
Wood is a product of nature. and as such. no two pieces are alike to start with. the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.
Due to the nature of wood movement. shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.
Cut from quality. kiln-dried stock. The grain runs with the longest dimension.
Thin Stock is sawn to +/- 1/8 of the listed size.
Carving and Turning Blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4 of the listed size.
Plywood sizes are nominal. the dimensions are +/- 1/8 of the listed size.
Larger blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4 of the listed size.
Smaller blocks are sawn to +/- 1/8 of the listed size.
Spindle stock. or stock that is 1-1/2 - 2 wide is sawn to +/-1/8 of the listed size.
