Narra
Scientific Name: | Pterocarpus indicus |
Location: | southeast Asia |
Dried Weight: | 41lbs/ft3 |
Janka Hardness: | 1,260lbf |
Crushing Strength: | 8,270lbf /in2 |
Narra has a heartwood that varies in color from a golden yellow to a reddish brown color. The sapwood is a pale yellow color. The grain is interlocked, but can be wavy sometimes. The wood has a uneven medium to coarse texture and gives off a good natural lustre. The end grain is semi-ring-porous. Narra is rated as very durable in regards to decay. It is easy to work with even though it has a moderate blunting effect. The wood turns, glues, and finishes well.