Canarywood
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DESCRIPTION: Heartwood varies from pale yellowish-brown to pale olive-brown streaked with olive green, dark gray, or pinkish-brown, and when mineral stained, streaks of steel blue. Grain is usually straight, regular, fine texture. Weight is about 31 lb per cu. ft. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: South America (Brazil)
BOTANICAL NAME: Centrolobium spp
WORKING PROPERTIES: Easy to work with hand & power tools & can be planed to a very smooth finish. Nailed, screwed & glued joints hold perfectly, and it can be stained, polished or painted & holds hard enamels.
USES: Pattern making, musical instruments, carving, cabinetmaking, interior fittings, light construction, interior trim for boats, toys, doors. It is also used for plywood and core stock. Selected logs are sliced for veneers.
