Origin:The rainforests Of Brazil

About Brazillian Maple Wood

Top portion is finished with water-base finish!
The bottom portion with oil-based finish

Heartwood is a yellowish orange, sometimes a darker reddish brown. Whitish yellow sapwood is clearly demarcated.

Despite its high density, Brazilwood is reported to have good workability, responding well to machining and shaping operations.

Yellow birch, sweet birch, paper birch. Paper birch (B. papyrifera) is softer and lower in weight and strength than yellow or sweet birch. However, yellow birch is most commonly used for flooring. Boards can vary greatly in grain and color.
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Uses

Railroad crossties, tree-nails, gear cogs, wheel rims, steam-bent parts, tool handles, decking, plywood, furniture, flooring.
Workability: Despite its high density, Brazilwood is reported to have good workability, responding well to machining and shaping operations.
Allergies/Toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Brazilwood has been reported to cause skin irritation, as well as a number of other effects, such as headache, nausea, swelling skin, and blisters. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information.
DISTRIBUTION Brazil
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