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BRAZILIAN OAK
TAUARI/BRAZYLIAN OAK
Scientific Name: Couratari Guianensis
Description:
As the species Tauari is commonly called, is a light tan wood
that sometimes presents a pinkish tint. This wood is sophisticated with
subtle warmth, and is an ideal alternative to domestic oak due to its
graining patterns and desirable color, which is often a light flax
brown. Those who prefer the lighter red shades of freshly laid Brazilian
Cherry to its more mature color will be pleased with the option of
Tauari. It resembles the initial look of its redder relative, and does
not darken like Brazilian Cherry. Tauari’s neutral shading and medium
grain patterns allow it to be highly versatile and adaptable to a wide
range of uses.
Properties:
Although not as hard as most of other exotic species Tauari is
durable and stable wood.
Janka Hardness: 1650
It is about 28% harder than red oak.
Workability:
Easy to work with. Has good finishing qualities.
Uses:
Balusters, Boxes and crates, Building construction, Building
materials, Cabinetmaking, Chairs, Chests, Concrete formwork,
Construction, Crossties, Decorative plywood, Decorative veneer, Desks,
Dining-room furniture, Drawer sides, Excelsior, Figured veneer, Fine
furniture, Flooring, Flooring: industrial heavy traffic, Form work,
Furniture, General carpentry, Heavy construction, Interior construction,
Interior trim, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Living-room suites, Marine
construction, Millwork, Moldings, Office furniture, Packing cases,
Parquet flooring, Piling, Plywood, Railroad ties, Veneer,
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Item |
Green |
Dry |
English |
| Bending
Strength |
9,077 |
13,705 |
psi |
| Density |
|
42 |
lbs/ft3 |
| Hardness |
|
1,650 |
lbs |
| Max Crushing
Strength |
4,345 |
7,252 |
psi |
| Shearing
Strength |
|
1,447 |
psi |
| Stiffness |
1,739 |
1,908 |
1000psi |
| Work to Max
Load |
5 |
7 |
inch-lbs/in3 |
| Weight |
38 |
31 |
lbs/ft3 |
| Radial
Shrinkage |
4 |
|
% |
| Tangential
Shrinkage |
7 |
|
% |
| Volumetric
Shrinkage |
11 |
|
% |
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