Jatoba Wood

Jatoba Wood Overview

Jatoba wood displays a range of colors from purple-brown and orangey-brown to red-brown, often with slight veining. The sapwood is distinctly lighter and clearly separated from the heartwood. It features a straight or interlocked grain with a medium texture. It has a high density of 0.94 g/cm³ at 12% moisture content.

The wood has a moderate blunting effect, making it less ideal for peeling, but it slices well. Due to its hardness, the use of satellite tooling is recommended for industrial processing. Nailing is effective but requires pre-drilling, while gluing should be done carefully and is best suited for interior use only. As the wood’s density demands careful handling. Jatoba dries at a normal rate, with initial air drying undercover recommended before kiln drying to minimize the risk of cracking. Which can vary depending on the wood’s specific gravity.

Jatoba wood is classified as durable to moderately durable against fungi and resistant to dry wood borers. With limited risk confined to the sapwood. Its resistance to fungi and termites can vary depending on the specific species.

Applications of Jatoba Wood

Jatoba wood is versatile and suitable for both interior and exterior uses:

• Interior Applications: Ideal for paneling, flooring, sliced veneer, high-end furniture, musical instruments, woodware, stairs, industrial or heavy flooring, tool handles, sculpture, and molding.
• Exterior Applications: Suitable for shipbuilding, wood frame houses, joinery, paneling, and vehicle or container flooring. It can also be used in applications involving constant contact with water or ground, due to its very good durability.

Jatoba is a reliable choice for a variety of uses, offering both aesthetic appeal and long-lasting performance.

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