Walnut, Caribbean
Latin Name: Lysiloma spp.
Family: Leguminosae - the Legume family
Other Common Name(s): Caribbean Walnut, Sabiccu, T'zalam, Tzalam
Imported Hardwood
Suitable for Exterior/Interior Use
Interior and Exterior
Uses
Cabinets, Carving, Furniture, Flooring, Interior Trim, Millwork, Mouldings, Shipbuilding, Turnings
Distribution
This tree grows in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands.
General Description: The sapwood is narrow and whitish in color, the heartwood is brown with copper and purple tints, and some streaks. The Grain is straight to ropey with a medium texture.
Price Range ($ least expensive, $$$$$ most expensive):
$$$$
Working Properties
Machining: Fair
Nailing: Good
Glueing: Good
Screwing: Good
Finishing: Good
Physical Properties
Weight (lbs/BF): 4
Specific Gravity: 63
Modulus of Rupture (psi): 12800
Modulus of Elasticity (1,000 psi): 1900
Side Hardness (lbs): 1400
Additional Information
Item Availability
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