Tamarindo
Tamarindo (Dialium guianense)
Common names: Canillo, Jutahy, Ironwood, Paque, Guapaque, Palo Lacandon, Paleto, Comenegro, Hauso, Cacho, Huitillo, Jataí-Peba, Parajuba, Huitillo
Distribution : South America
Color/appearance : The heartwood is a coffee brown, often with red undertones, with a light grain and medium luster. It features interwoven lighter and darker grains.
Janka hardness: 1587 lbf
Density: 5.75 lbf
Shrinkage: 1
Radial (thickness): 5.3%
Tangential (width): 8.5%,
Volumetric (total): 13.9%,
T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.6
Allergies/Toxicity:1 In addition to the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no other health reactions have been associated with Tamarindo
Sustainability: CITES: No, IUCN: No
Common Uses: Tamarindo is used for roof components, posts, beams, columns, decking, flooring, turnery, windows and doors, tool handles, garden furniture, crossties and outdoor cladding. Its tonal properties and rich brown hue make it a suitable wood for instrument components, including backs, sides, and fingerboards of guitars.
