Characteristics: This exotic and imported hardwood has heartwood that is reddish-brown with numerous broad rays present on quartered material, which show against the lighter background as a decorative fleck figure. The wood is straight grained with a fine to medium texture. This wood looks much like the Australian Lacewood. The major difference is this Lacewood is darker and heavier.

Common Uses: Lacewood is used for furniture - cabinet making - turnery - joinery - paneling - marquetry - inlays - accents and veneer.

Working Properties: Works well with hand and power tools. Must keep cutting edges sharp. The wood glues well. Lacewood also stains and polishes well (with care) to an excellent finish. Must pre-bore for fasteners.

Common Name: Lacewood

Tree is Native To: Brazil

Botanical Classification: Panopsis rubescen

Family: Platanaceae

Average Dried Weight: 41 lb/ft.

Average Specific Gravity: .62