Lignum Vitae: Properties, Hardness, Uses & Workability
2023年1月7日 · Lignum Vitae has an average height of thirty feet and diameter of twelve inches. It features a dense and rounded crown characterized by pale blue or dark green leaves. Besides, it has flowers with five petals. It is the densest wood available commercially, and because of its density, it will sink in water with ease.
Lignum vitae - Wikipedia
The properties of lignum vitae, namely its ability to withstand high stress (from heavy cables on long spans and the strain of lines rounding corners) and high temperature (from the feeder cables' becoming very hot during peak operating hours), and its ready availability from the holds of the ships in the harbor (where it served as dunnage and ...
Lignum Vitae - The Wood Database (Hardwood)
Common Name(s): Lignum vitae, palo santo, guayacan, holywood, genuine lignum vitae Scientific Name: Guaiacum officinale and G. sanctum Distribution: Central America and northern South America
Wood Characteristics - Lignum Vitae | Rick's Hobby Garage
Lignum Vitae. True Lignum Vitae has a scientific name of Guaiacum. Argentine Lignum Vitae. Bulnesia sarmientoi is the scientific name for Argentine Lignum Vitae. Verawood appears to be another name for this particular version of species. Characteristics of Lignum Vitae. The wood comes from a slow growing tree. It has a very unique, fairly ...
Lignum vitae - Canadian Woodworking
2016年1月28日 · Lignum vitae is the common name for a group of six species from the genus 'Guaiacum', best known for their strength, density, and durability. Of the six species, only two (Guaiacum sanctum and Guaiacum officinale) are commonly used by the woodworking industry.
Lignum Vitae - Heritage.vi
Lignum vitae, native to the Caribbean, is a small to medium-sized tree that typically grows up to 10-15 meters (33-49 feet) in height, although some specimens can reach heights of up to 20 meters (66 feet). It has a dense, compact crown with dark green, glossy foliage composed of small, leathery leaflets.
Guaiacum sanctum Lignum Vitae, Guaiacum, Holy Wood PFAF …
Also known as Holywood Lignum-Vitae, Holywood or Guaiacum sanctum is a one of the flowering tree species that yield the valuable Lignum vitae wood. It is small and slow growing, reaching only about 7 m in height with a trunk diameter of 50 cm. It is …
Lignumvitae (Guaiacum officinale) - woodworkdetails.com
2021年3月27日 · Characteristics. Lignumvitae is one of the heaviest and hardest woods on the market. The wood is characterized by its unique green color and oily or waxy feel. The wood has a fine uniform texture and closely interlocked grain. Its resin content may constitute up to one-fourth of the air-dried weight of the heartwood. Primary Uses
Know Your Wood: Lignum Vitae - SpecialtyLumberSolutions.com
2012年1月31日 · Description: Deep olive-brown to brown, sometimes approaching black. Has a uniquely layered grain pattern when held under close inspection. There are trade substitutes available to genuine Lignum Vitae, but the Argentine Lignum Vitae (Verawood) is generally lighter color than that of the wood specified herein.
Lignum Vitae - Wood
2024年4月1日 · Above sea level, lignum vitae's remarkable hardness made it perfect for chopping blocks, block-and-tackle assemblies, and casters. Early woodworking tool manufacturers relied on the wood for mallets, plane soles, and bandsaw guide blocks.
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