Bulletwood
Scientific Name: | Manilkara bidentata |
Location: | Caribbean, Central & South America |
Dried Weight: | 66lbs/ft3 |
Janka Hardness: | 3,190lbf |
Crushing Strength: | 13,380lbf /in2 |
Bulletwood has a heartwood that is a medium to dark reddish brown in color, which will darken with age. The sapwood of Bulletwood is a pale yellow color. The grain is straight to interlocked and has a fine uniform texture. The wood gives off a low natural lustre. The end grain is diffuse-porous. Bulletwood is rated as very durable when it comes to decay. The wood can be somewhat difficult to work with because of its high density and moderate blunting effect on cutters. Bulletwood responds well to steam bending but it can pose a challenge when it comes to gluing.