Washiba is dark brown, occasionally streaked black; cold to touch, fine textured, and straight to irregular grained. It is used for bridges, house framing, sleepers, tool handles, rollers, walking sticks, and fishing rods.
Scientific Name: Tabebuia Ipe (Family: Bioniaceae)
A.T.I.B.T. Standard Name: Bow Wood
Washiba is a canopy tree with spreading crowns, unbuttressed or with low buttresses. Boles measure 50-60 feet in length, with a diameter between 24-36 inches.
The wood is very hard and strong, resistant to cross strain, and very
durable.
Weight: When air-dry, the timber weighs 60-80 lbs/ft3.
Working/Machining: Working/Machining: Turns well.
Finishing: Finishes smoothly and polishes well.
Used for bridges, house framing, sleepers, tool handles, rollers, walking sticks, and fishing rods.
Regular supplies available.
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