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Machiche
Lonchocarpus castilloi
Other common names
Black Cabbagebark
Distribution
Tropical areas of America
Cities
Not listed
General Description
The color varies from light brown to dark brown, grain can be straight, irregular or interlocked. No specific odor is present.
Workability
High density specie, not that hard to work with. Machining results are normally good, turn and finished well
Durability
Very durable, even to insect attack.
Main uses
Decking, flooring, furniture, exterior and interior construct
Use:
Poor FairGood
Use
Planing
Good
Drilling
Good
Turning
Good
Moulding
Good
Nailing
Good
Screwing
Good
Finishing
Good
Physical and Mechanical Properties:
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Physical and Mechanical Properties
Average Weight
890.00kg/m3
Specific Gravity
0.69
Modulus of Elasticity
18.93MPa
Modulus of Rupture
173.80MPa
Average Volume Shrinkage
3.90%
Hardness
12.01N
Comprehensive Strenght
86.20