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Cuchi
(Astronium urundeuva)
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Mechanical Values
Category Green Dry Units
Weight     lbs/cu.ft.
Density (air-dry)     lbs/cu.ft.
Specific Gravity      
Hardness     lbs
Stiffness     1000 psi
Bending Strength     psi
Shearing Strength     psi
Max. Crushing Strength     psi
Work to Maximum Load     in-lbs/in3
Radial Shrinkage (G->OD)     %
Tangential Shrink. (G->OD)     %
Volumetric Shrink (G->OD)     %

Environmental Profile


Distribution


Product Sources


Tree Data

Sapwood Color

Heartwood Color


Grain


Texture


Luster


Odor


Ease of Drying


Drying Defects

Kiln Schedules


Movement in Service


T/R Ratio


Natural Durability

Resistance to Impregnation


Weathering


Blunting Effect


Cutting Resistance


Planing


Turning


Moulding


Boring


Routing & Recessing
 

Mortising


Carving
 

Gluing


Nailing


Screwing
 

Sanding


Polishing


Staining


Varnishing
 

Painting
 

Response to Hand Tools
 

Strength Properties