Amargo Amargo
Uses:
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Heavy Construction: Ideal for heavy construction due to its strength and durability.
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Decking: Used for exterior decking and other outdoor applications.
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Flooring: Suitable for flooring, providing extreme durability.
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Tool Handles: Often used for tool handles because of its strength.
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Boatbuilding: Excellent for boatbuilding, given its resistance to decay and insects.
Specifications:
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Density: 0.85 g/cm³ (at 12% moisture content)
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Hardness: Janka Hardness of 2,800 lbf
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Shrinkage: Moderate to high
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Workability: Difficult to work with, finishes smoothly, good gluing properties.
Sustainability:
Amargo Amargo is harvested from tropical forests, and sustainable sourcing is crucial to ensure its longevity. Choosing wood from certified suppliers who follow responsible forestry practices helps in conserving natural habitats and promotes the sustainable use of forest resources.
Scientific Name: Vatairea guianensis
Properties and Characteristics:
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Color: Heartwood is dark brown to reddish-brown, with the sapwood being lighter and sharply demarcated.
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Grain: Generally straight, sometimes interlocked, with a fine to medium texture.
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Density: Approximately 0.85 g/cm³ (at 12% moisture content).
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Hardness: Janka Hardness of about 2,800 lbf.
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Shrinkage: Moderate to high.
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Workability: Difficult to work with due to its density; can blunt tools. However, it finishes smoothly and has good gluing properties.
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Durability: Very durable; highly resistant to decay and insect attacks, including termites.
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