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Freijo |
Name
Freijo (Cordia goeldiana)
Type
Hardwood.
Other Names
Also known as South American walnut, frei jorge, jenny
wood, and cordia wood.
Sources
Grows in South America.
Appearance
Generally straight grained with a uniform, coarse texture
and rich, golden luster. Heartwood is golden brown
maturing to dark brown and not well demarcated from
sapwood.
Physical Props
Resembles teak in appearance and strength properties.
Moderately hard and heavy, brittle, low stiffness and
shock resistance, medium bending and crushing
strengths, poor steam bending rating, and good stability
in use. Heartwood is resistant to white or brown-rot
fungi.
Working Props
Works easily enough but sharp edges critical to avoid
grain-tearing. Pre-drilling required for screwing or
nailing. Glues, stains, and polishes well - grain filling often
required. Not a good turnery wood.
Uses
Used mainly for cabinetry, furniture, interior joinery, and
paneling. Also used as a substitute for teak in ship
building. Other uses include wine casks, barrels, flooring,
and decorative veneers.
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