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Cumaru (Brazilian Teak)
Other Names and Species:
Almendrillo
Amburana
Brazilian Teak
Imburana de Cheiro
Tonka
Tonka Bean
Tonquin Bean
Janka hardness: 3540
Specific gravity: .89
Shear strength: 224 kgf/cm
Tangential shrinkage: 7.6%
Radial shrinkage: 5.0%
Volumetric shrinkage: 12.0%
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Cumaru
Origin:
Central and South America
Appearance:
Cumaru is a beautiful, exotic wood which ranges from a honey-tan color to deep brown. It features a slightly irregular grain and is somewhat wavy texture.
Principal Uses:
Cumaru's uses include flooring, cabinetry, pianos, canoes, and general construction.
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