Cumaru
Latin Name: Dipteryx odorata
Family: Leguminosae - the Legume family
Other Common Name(s): Almendro, Charapilla, Cumarut, Ebo, Sarrapia, Tonka
Imported Hardwood
Suitable for Exterior/Interior Use
Interior and Exterior
Uses
Decking, Flooring, Millwork, Mouldings
Distribution
Cumaru grows in the north-eastern countries of South America, and prefers sandy or gravelly soil that is well drained.
General Description: The sapwood is a yellowish-brown in color and is distinct from the heartwood, which is a reddish-brown to purplish-brown in color, that may have yellowish-brown or purple streaks in it. With exposure to light the streaks dissipate and the overall color becomes more uniform. The grain tends to be interlocked, and has a fine to medium texture. It is also said the wood often has an oily or waxy feel.
Price Range ($ least expensive, $$$$$ most expensive):
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Working Properties
Machining: Poor
Nailing: Poor
Glueing: Poor
Screwing: Poor
Finishing: Fair
Physical Properties
Weight (lbs/BF): 5.917
Specific Gravity: 0.80-0.96
Modulus of Rupture (psi): 19,300-27,000
Modulus of Elasticity (1,000 psi): 2,700-3,000
Side Hardness (lbs): 3540
Additional Information
While the wood is heavy, and fairly tough to machine, it is the perfect wood for flooring or decking because of its strength and hardness properties.
Item Availability
4/4 Sel & Btr
5/4 Sel & Btr
6/4 Sel & Btr
8/4 Sel & Btr