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               Name
                          Ceylon Satinwood (Chloroxylon swietenia)
               Type
                          Hardwood.
               Other Names
                          Also known as East Indian satinwood, burutu, bhera,
                          behra, and mutirai.
               Sources
                          Grows in Sri Lanka and southern India.
               Appearance
                          Satiny luster, fine, very even texture and interlocked
                          grain, often wavy or roey, producing narrow ribbon
                          figure. Beautiful pale yellow to golden yellow heartwood
                          and sapwood.
               Physical Props
                          Very hard, heavy wood with high bending and crushing
                          strengths, moderate stiffness, low shock resistance, high
                          decay resistance, and good stability in service.
               Working Props
                          Fairly difficult to work due to high density - tends to
                          blunt edges and cause tools to chatter unless well
                          supported. Pre-drilling required for nailing or screwing.
                          May be difficult to glue.
               Uses
                          Primarily used for luxury cabinets, fine furniture, and
                          interior joinery. Also an excellent turnery wood, often
                          used for tool handles, brush backs, bobbins, and fancy
                          products. Other uses include paneling, carving, inlay
                          motifs, lines, and bandings, and highly decorative veneer.

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