Cachimbo/Roble
Botanical Name
Platymiscium pinnatum
Other Names
Brazilian Padouk, Cachimbo, Macacauba, Roble
Origin
Central America
Sapwood Colour
White to yellow well defined
Heartwood Colour
Reddish brown
Grain
Straight
Texture
Fine to medium
Common Uses
Boat building, decorative veneer, flooring, furniture, joinery, musical instruments, toolhandles
Physical Properties at MC 12%
| Density | kg/m3 | 929 |
| Specific gravity | – | 0.9 |
| Hardness | N | 13660 |
| Bending Strength | N/mm2 | 150 |
| Stiffness | N/mm2 | 15700 |
| Radial shrinkage | % | 2 |
| Tangential shrinkage | % | 4 |
Working Properties
| Stability | xxx | Bending | xxxx |
| Machining | xxx | Screwing | xx |
| Gluing | x | Painting | xxx |
| Sanding | xxxx | Staining | xxx |
xxxx = excellent
xxx = good
xx = fair
x = not good