KD ROUGH SAWN BANAK

Too soft for some end uses weighing only about 2.76 lbs per board foot in the rough, kiln dried. Not durable in situations favoring decay, but available at reasonable cost and well-suited for many projects ordinarily associated with such woods as  western pines.

The wood is light pinkish-brown with medium to high luster, generally straight-grained, easy to work, glues without difficulty and holds nails well. Accepts fine finishes readily, presenting a handsome, if plain, appearance.

Banak in the United States and Mexico  it is used primarily in the production of mouldings, although it is an excellent utilty hardwood as well.

Density:     533 kg/m3 (kiln dried)

Woodworking uses and General Characteristics

Pictures and samples: upon request

Lengths:      8' to 12' (max 5% 6' & 7')

Widths:       6" and wider (max 5% 4" & 5")

Thickness:  4/4"

MC:        Kiln Dried to 8 - 10%

Grade:    FAS (First & Seconds) - Clear -NHLA Rules

Origin:    Peruvian Amazon Forest / South America

Family:   Myristicaceae

Scientific name: Virola spp.

Other common names: CUMALA/VIROLA

Species:   BANAK

Product: Rough Sawn Kumber

BANAK (Virola spp. ) FAS grade, Rough Sawn, KD to 8-10% , 4 / 4 " x 6" and wider (max 5% 4" & 5") x 8' to 12' (max 5% 6' & 7')