Roble

This broadleaved  species of the chilean native forest has a resistant  wood with good mechanical  properties .

It is preferred   for  its cream to  light red-brown color , with diffuse porous  and subtle grain pattern.

The wood  is   strong and hard  , works well  ; stains and  finishes nicely.

It is prized in the manufacturing of furniture , cabinets, and  interior decorative  items.

 

Uses:            furniture , interior  decoration , mouldings, paneling, doors

Availability : widely  available  in thickness 4/4 through 8/4

Price :          moderate

 

Please , take some time to get to know this specie  and use it  often.   

 

 

 

Relative  Working Properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machining

Resistance to

Gluing

Resistance to

 

 

 

splitting and nailing

 

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