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The Wonderful World of Wood:
Parana Pine:
- "Araucaria angustifolia"
Other Names:
- Brazilian Pine (USA).
Sources:
- Argentina.
- Brazil and Paraguay
Tree Characteristics:
- A medium size tree, reaching about 120ft in height, it has a long straight trunk with a flat crown of foliage at the top.
- The trunk can reach 3ft 3in in diameter.
Characteristics of the wood:
- Even textured straight grained timber, with inconspicuous growth rings.
- Light brown heartwood, with dark brown core, often flecked with bright red streaks.
- It produces large Knot free boards, but tend to buckle if not well seasoned.
- It is not a durable wood.
Workability:
- Easy to cut and shape with hand and machine tools, and can be brought to a smooth finish.
- It glues well.
Average dried weight:
- 33lb/cuft.
Finishing:
- Accepts stain, paint and polishes well.
Common uses:
- Joinery.
- Furniture.
- Turnery.
- Plywood.
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