NEW GUINEA ROSEWOOD

Heartwood is golden brown to dark blood red. Sapwwod pale yellow.

Technical Data

  • Species Name: New Guinea Rosewood

  • Botanical Name: Pterocarpus indicus

  • Size and location information: Medium sized hardwood in South East Asia, Philippines, Solomon Islands.

  • Density: Dry: 625kg/m3

  • Shrinkage: 1% Radial, 2% tangential

  • Durability: In ground: Class 2 Above ground: Class 1

  • Lyctids Susceptibility: Yes

  • Termite Resistance (AS3660): Yes

  • Strength Group: S4/SD5

  • Workability: Saws readily, Easy to bore, Turns easily, Glues satisfactorily, Screws well, Nails satisfactorily, Moulds well.

  • Uses: Furniture, cabinet work, joinery, riffle butts, boat building, veneer, plywood, decorative panelling, knife handles, Carpentry levels,drawing instruments, turnery, flooring, musical instruments.

  • Availability: Plentiful