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| Botanical Name | Carapa guianensis |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Andiroba, Crabwood |
| Main Color Group | Reddish Brown |
| Grain Pattern | Even |
| Workability | Medium |
| Avg Dry Weight - LB/FT3 | 41 |
| Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3 | 660 |
| Janka Hardness - LBF | 1220 |
| Janka Hardness - Newtons | 5430 |
Used as both a Mahogany substitute and an everyday utility carpentry wood throughout its indigenous regions (scattered across Central & South America), Andiroba is generally easy to work, and turns, glues and finishes well. This pale reddish-brown colored lumber is a durable wood — similar to Honduran Mahogany, in that regard. Aesthetically, its typically more on the bland side (compared to a Mahogany), although more desirable examples of the species can be highly-figured.
Grains are typically straight, although they can be wavy or interlocked, and the wood is fine textured and has a good natural luster.
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Sustainability: Andiroba is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, although a single species from Ecuador, Carapa Megistocarpa, is listed as endangered due to a population reduction of over 50% in the past three generations, caused by a decline in its natural range.
Common Uses: Veneer, plywood, cabinetry, furniture, flooring, boat decking, interior trim, stairs and turned objects.
Comments: When quartersawn, Andiroba can exhibit a ribbon figure that looks similar to Sapele. While also tauted as a Mahogany substitute, Andiroba is not commonly seen in the US.
The wood slightly darkens as it dries and will continue to darken with repeated exposure to UV rays.
Species Description: Wood Species
| Image | Price | Grade | Dimensions | SKU | Buy | Description | hf:att:pa_grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | $82.42 | A | 72.9 × 8 × 1.937 in | ANDIR1008 | | Small knots one face with end checks. | a |
 | $72.54 | A | 72.687 × 7.062 × 1.875 in | ANDIR1007 | | Worm holes on one side with end checks. | a |
 | $101.72 | AAA | 72.812 × 9.062 × 1.937 in | ANDIR1006 | | Small crack on one end. | aaa |
 | $58.98 | AAA | 72.875 × 5.25 × 1.875 in | ANDIR1005 | | Small worm hole on one face. | aaa |
 | $45.45 | A | 36.5 × 8.812 × 1.937 in | ANDIR1004 | | Worm holes on one face. | a |
 | $44.75 | A | 36.187 × 8.75 × 1.937 in | ANDIR1003 | | Small worm holes on both faces. | a |
 | $28.99 | AAA | 36.25 × 5.187 × 1.937 in | ANDIR1002 | | Clear two face. | aaa |
 | $26.76 | A | 36.5 × 5.187 × 1.937 in | ANDIR1001 | | Slight end checking on one end. | a |
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