| DESCRIPTION |
Andiroba is a light red mahogany color that darkens when dry and features a straight to interlocked grain with some ripple. The wood has a medium to low density. |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Carapa guianensis |
| OTHER NAMES | crabwood, royal mahogany, krappa, figueroa, carapote, carapa, camacari, masabalo |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | The wood has medium bending and crushing strength and low stiffness. |
| WORKING PROPERTIES | It can be worked with moderate ease with both hand and machine tools. Pre-boring is necessary for nailing and it glues well. |
| DURABILITY | Moderately durable and resistant to preservation treatment |
| SEASONING | Slow drying rates are recommended, and a low temperature, high humidity schedule is suggested for best results. The timber is reported to be more difficult to dry than Honduras mahogany. |
| USES | Boat decks, furniture, cabinetwork, veneer, flooring, interior construction, cabinetry, and stair works. |
