Cebil
Scientific Name: | Anadenanthera colubrina |
Location: | Argentina, Brazil & Paraguay |
Dried Weight: | 64lbs/ft3 |
Janka Hardness: | 3,600lbf |
Crushing Strength: | 13,700lbf /in2 |
The heartwood of Cebil is a pale to medium reddish brown. The color darkens with age. The sapwood is a pale yellow to pinkish brown color. The grain is irregular and/or interlocked. Cebil has a fine uniform texture and gives off a natural lustre. The end grain is diffuse-porous. The wood is very durable in regards to decay. It is a wood that is harder to work with on account of its irregular grain, high density, and it’s pronounced blunting effect on cutters. Cebil turns well.