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Wood Properties of Goncalo Alves

Goncalo Alves Alternative Name 1
Tigerwood

Goncalo Alves Amount of Figure
High

Goncalo Alves Amount of Natural Luster
Low

Goncalo Alves Availability of Wood
Limited

Goncalo Alves Available As Lumber
Yes

Goncalo Alves Available as Veneer
Yes

Goncalo Alves Available only in small sizes
No

Goncalo Alves Bending Strength
High

Goncalo Alves Blunting of Tool Blades
Moderate to Severe

Goncalo Alves Botanical Name
Astronium spp.

Goncalo Alves Carving
Average to somewhat difficult to carve

Goncalo Alves Clear Finish or Varnish
Good

Goncalo Alves Color of Wood
Red Brown

Goncalo Alves Contrast between growth rings
Diffuse Porous

Goncalo Alves Crushing Strength
High

Goncalo Alves Decorative Figure
Yes

Goncalo Alves Density
Very high

Goncalo Alves Drilling
Fair or Satisfactory

Goncalo Alves Fill before Finishing
Does not require a filler

Goncalo Alves Gluing
Fairly Difficult - Requires close control

Goncalo Alves Grain
Mostly Straight

Goncalo Alves Growth Ring Pattern Plainsawn
Noticeable or Distinct growth ring

Goncalo Alves Growth Ring Pattern Quartersawn
Noticeable or distinct growth ring stripe, ribbon or flake pattern

Goncalo Alves Hand Tooling
Somewhat difficult

Goncalo Alves Hardness
Hard, difficult to dent

Goncalo Alves Hardwood or Softwood
Hardwood

Goncalo Alves Harmful Properties
May cause dermatological problems or skin irritation

Goncalo Alves Interlocked Grain
Yes

Goncalo Alves Kiln-dried Shrinkage
Moderate

Goncalo Alves Machine Tools
Somewhat Difficult

Goncalo Alves Mortising
Insufficient Data Available

Goncalo Alves Movement after drying
Low

Goncalo Alves Nail Holding
Good- Nails are fairly difficult to pull out

Goncalo Alves Nailing
Tends to split wood - Requires pre-drilled pilot hole

Goncalo Alves Natural Durability
Very durable

Goncalo Alves Number of Knots
Insufficient Data Available

Goncalo Alves Painting
Insufficient Data Available

Goncalo Alves Planing
Fair

Goncalo Alves Polishing
Good

Goncalo Alves Pounds per cubic foot maximum
63

Goncalo Alves Pounds per cubic foot minimum
56

Goncalo Alves Reacts with Iron Fasteners or Hardware
No

Goncalo Alves Sanding
Fair or satisfactory

Goncalo Alves Sawing
Moderate cutting resistance

Goncalo Alves Screw Holding
Good - Fairly difficult to remove screws

Goncalo Alves Screwing
Tends to split wood - Requires pre-drilled pilot holes

Goncalo Alves Shaping
Fair or satisfactory

Goncalo Alves Size of Knots
Insufficient Data Available

Goncalo Alves Size of Pores
Small Pores - Closed grain

Goncalo Alves Specific Gravity
Extrememly high

Goncalo Alves Specific Gravity maximum
.95

Goncalo Alves Specific Gravity minimum
.95

Goncalo Alves Staining
Insufficient Data Available

Goncalo Alves Steam Bending
Poor

Goncalo Alves Stiffness
Very High

Goncalo Alves Surface Preparation for Finishing
No

Goncalo Alves Texture of the Wood
Moderately Fine

Goncalo Alves Toughness
High

Goncalo Alves Turning
Good

Goncalo Alves Weight
Heavy

Goncalo Alves Wood Defects
Check (or split,) warp

Goncalo Alves Work Notes
Hard mineral deposits require sharp or carbide tipped saw knives

Goncalo Alves Use for Boxes, Crates or Pallets
YES

Goncalo Alves Use for Carving
no

Goncalo Alves Use for Cooperage
no

Goncalo Alves Use for Decorative Veneer
YES

Goncalo Alves Use for Flooring
no

Goncalo Alves Use for Furniture
no

Goncalo Alves Use for Handles
YES

Goncalo Alves Use for Heavy Construction
no

Goncalo Alves Use for Inlay
no

Goncalo Alves Use for Interior Finish
no

Goncalo Alves Use for Light Construction
no

Goncalo Alves Use for Marine Applications
no

Goncalo Alves Use for Marquetry
no

Goncalo Alves Use for Millwork
no

Goncalo Alves Use for Models and Patterns
no

Goncalo Alves Use for Musical Instruments
no

Goncalo Alves Use for Novelties
no

Goncalo Alves Use for Secondary Furniture Components
no

Goncalo Alves Use for Shingles
no

Goncalo Alves Use for Sports Equipment
YES

Goncalo Alves Use for Turnery
YES

Goncalo Alves Use for Woodenware
no





     
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