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Angel's Heart ranges from yellow to tan in color with very distinct dark red and brown vertical grain. Some of the wood's natural luster comes from dark brown mineral deposits scattered throughout the wood, ranging from prolific in one piece to completely clear in another. It is rated as very durable in resistance to white-rot and brown-rot fungi and is resistant to dry-wood termites. With a Janka density of 1958 (Red Oak is 1260) it is very strong and stable in service. Because of its cost, Angel's Heart is often offered as an alternative to Cedar and ACQ treated Pine, yet it is stronger and more attractive than either. It is also less labor intensive to install than many other available hardwood species. Angel's Heart is available in 5/4 x 6, S4S and E4E kiln dried to 12% moisture content. It accepts stain well and the color can be markedly changed. Hymenolobium spp., Angelim Pedra, Hymenolobium excelsum Family: Leguminosae - Hymenolobium Other Common Names: Angelim, Angelim do Para, Angelim dos amarelos, Angelim pedra, Caramate, Ere joeroe, Erejoeroe, Lialiadon koleroe, Lialiandan koleroe, Para angelim, Para-angelim, Saandoe, Sapupira amarell, Sapupira amarella, St. Martin jaune Distribution: Upland forests of the central and eastern parts of the Brazilian Amazon region and extending northward into the Guianas and southward to Rio de Janeiro. The Tree: May grow to 100 to 125 ft in height with trunk diameter of 6 ft. Frequently to heights of 90 ft and diameters of 3 to 4 ft. Boles are clear to 60 ft and more. The Wood: Heartwood is yellow to medium brown, with irregularly spaced blackish brown markings. The wood exhibits a figure similar to that of Partridge wood. The figure is usually produced by alternating zones of dark and light wood tissue. Weight: Basic specific gravity (oven dry weight/green volume) 0.48 to 0.59; air-dry density 47 to 52 pcf. Drying and Shrinkage: Generally reported moderately difficult to air-dry with only minor checking and warping. Shrinkage green to oven dry: radial 4.5%; tangential 7%; volumetric 10%. Movement after manufacture is rated as minimal. Working Properties: Easy to moderately difficult to work especially with hand tools; has a minor blunting effect on cutting edges. Predrill the pilots and coutersinks when using screws. Durability: Heartwood is resistant to attack by insects and dry-wood termites. Uses: Outdoor furniture and decking, Boat building, Cabin construction, Cabinetmaking, Chairs, Chests, Crossties, Desks, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Factory construction, Factory flooring, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Furniture, Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, General carpentry, Handles, Hatracks, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Ladders, Living-room suites, Marine construction, Millwork, Mine timbers, Office furniture, Paneling, Parquet flooring, Picture frames, Piling, Plywood, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Railroad ties, Rustic furniture, Stools, Sub-flooring, Tables, Turnery, Utility furniture, Veneer: decorative, Wardrobes, and more. Products, specifications, and techniques shown are meant as a guide to better understanding for the designer, builder, and/or homeowner. Everwood Decking Partners, Ltd. assumes no liability for and makes no claim to the suitability of any products shown other than to report its history of usage. It is the sole responsibility of the owner or installer to adequately test for product suitability for a particular application. |
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