Red Canary Wood 4/4

The heartwood of this timber is a veritable rainbow of colors ranging from yellows and oranges to darker reddish brown. The sapwood is easy to spot and is a pale yellow in color. . The rainbow coloring of Canary wood tends to become darker and more homogenous with age and has a distinct scent when being worked. Canary wood is said to have good acoustic properties, and is sometimes used for speaker enclosures and entertainment system cabinets.

Grain/Texture:  The grain is typically straight, but can be irregular or wild on some pieces. Uniform fine to medium texture with good natural luster.

Rot Resistance: Rated as very durable in regard to decay resistance, as well as being resistant to termite and marine borer attack.

 Workability: Easily worked by both hand and power tools,  though tear outs can occur while planning peices with irregular graining. . Good dimensional stability. Turns, glues and finishes well

 Common Uses: Construction lumber, railroad crossties, flooring, veneers, boatbuilding, furniture, cabinetry, and turned items.

 Janka Hardness: 1,520 lb_f (6,750 N)

 Distribution: South America (from Panama down to southern Brazil)

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Source: https://www.wood-database.com