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Name
Degame (Calycophyllum candidissimum)
Type
Hardwood.
Other Names
Also known as lemonwood and lancewood.
Sources
Grows in Cuba, Central America, and S. America.
Appearance
Generally straight grained, occasionally markedly
irregular with a low luster and very fine texture. Broad
sapwood, white to brownish white in color with
variegated dark brown heartwood. (Heartwood has no
commercial importance).
Physical Props
Hard, heavy, tough, and resilient with high bending and
crushing strengths, moderate stiffness and shock
resistance, good stability in use and low decay
resistance.
Working Props
Very good steam bending and turning properties. Works
easily with sharp tools. Holds nails and screws well
without pre-drilling. Responds very well to stains and
finishes.
Uses
Valued for archery bows, turnery, sculpture, and
carving. Also used for tool handles, fishing rods, shuttles,
billiard sticks, pulleys, rules and scales (viable substitute
for boxwood), organ parts, agricultural implements,
flooring, and cabinetry.
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