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Kingwood

(Dalbergia cearensis)
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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