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Species Information /
Maple, Patagonian |
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The Species: |
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Flooring Trade Name:
Patagonian Maple, Brazilian Maple
Botanical Name:
Balfourodendron, riedelianum
Lumber Name:
Guatambu, Pau Marfin
Grows In:
Paraguay
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Products Available in Maple, Patagonian (Brazilian) |
See
page below for a listing of all the products available in this
specie: Products
/ Maple, Patagonian
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Description: |
| Patagonian Maple is a dense,
cream-colored wood widely used as an
American Maple substitute in furniture. Patagonian Maple has
distinctive "curl" markings
somewhat similar to "curly"
American Maple but which run in varying
angles as opposed to running at right angles
as in American Maple. |
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Color Range & Color Change: |
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Color
Range:
Patagonian Maple offers a medium
range of color variability, ranging from
pale cream colors to yellowish cream tones.
In the lower grades, the darker tan/brown
colors of the heartwood can be found.
Color
Change:
Patagonian Maple undergoes
a medium degree of color change, with a
slight ambering over time to a more golden
cream color and with a muting of the color
range found when freshly sanded.
View WFI's
Color Properties Chart below to compare this specie with other
species:
WFI's
Color
Properties Chart View
WFI's Patagonian Maple Photo Page for photos of the typical
color range & change to be expected:
Patagonian Maple Photo Page
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Hardness: |
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Patagonian Maple is 119% as hard as red oak -
( 1500 on the Janka scale vs. 1260 for red oak ).
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For hardness comparisons
to additional species, please go to:
WFI's
Species
Hardness
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Where to Use: |
| Patagonian Maple may be used both
residentially and commercially wherever a
"blond" look is desired.
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Special Characteristics /
Issues Specific to this Species: |
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Stability:
average, similar to Red Oak. For additional
information, see:
WFI's
Wood Properties Chart
on the WFI Downloads page.
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Finish Issues: (for site sanding/finishing only) -
none known at this time, see:
WFI's
Finish Recommendations on the WFI Downloads page
before commencing any site finishing.
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Safety/Allergic Reaction Issues: none known at this time
- see:
WFI's
Material Safety on
the WFI Downloads page for safety issues with wood dust.
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Other Characteristics/Issues specific to this species:
none known at this time - see
Feedback
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Maple,
Patagonian on the WFI
Site Map to see what others have experienced with this
species.
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Technical Information: |
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Note: |
Additional Technical Information
on this species can be accessed from the links below:
U.S. Forest Products Laboratory -
Patagonian Maple Only
U.S.
Forest Products Laboratory
- to access all species
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