Wood inspector

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Common names: Bilihuete, Chichipate, Coyote, Guayacan, Huesillo, Palo de Vaca

Distributed in: Belize, Columbia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela (Central America)

Distribution overview: The species occurs from southern Mexico to northern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela.

Common uses: Bridge beams, Bridge construction, Bridge joists, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Construction, Core Stock, Decorative veneer, Domestic flooring, Factory construction, Factory flooring, Figured veneer, Flooring, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Millwork, Mine timbers, Moldings, Parquet flooring, Plain veneer, Railroad cars, Sculpture, Sub-flooring, Trimming, Veneer, Wainscotting, Woodwork

Environment profile: Status has not been officially assessed

Colors: the heart isWhite, Yellowand the sapwoodYellow, Yellow.The grain isStraight, the textureWavy

Natural durability: Perishable, Very durable

Odor: Sapwood has bitter taste

Kiln Schedules: T2-C1 (8/4) US

Drying Defects: Slight surface checking, Slight twist/warp

Ease of Drying: Dries easily with very little degrade

Boring: Good results

Carving: Good results

Cutting Resistance: Easy to saw

Mortising: Finishes well

Moulding: Good finishing

Movement in Service: Good finishing

Nailing: Nailing properties are very poor

Planing: Material with ribbon figure may pick-up

Resistance to Impregnation: Resistant

Response to hand tools: Good response

Routing recessing: Routing is easy

Sanding: The sanding finish is generally good

Screwing: Excellent screw holding properties ; Turning: Good results

Polishing: Excellent;