Red Canary Turning Blanks

Red Canary Specs

Scientific Name

Centrolobium spp.

Common Name(s)

Canarywood, Canary

Distribution

South America (from Panama down to southern Brazil)

Janka Hardness

1,520 lbf (6,750 N)

Appearance

Heartwood color can vary a fair amount, from a pale yellow-orange to a darker reddish brown, usually with darker streaks throughout. Pale yellow sapwood is sharply demarcated from heartwood. Color tends to darken and homogenize with age.

Texture

Grain is typically straight, but can be irregular or wild on some pieces. Uniform fine to medium texture with good natural luster.

Workability

Easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though some tearout can occur during planing on pieces with wild or irregular grain. Good dimensional stability. Turns, glues and finishes well.

Common Uses

Construction lumber, railroad crossties, flooring, veneers, boatbuilding, furniture, cabinetry, and turned items.