WR-33
SATINWOOD (Satine, Amapa rana, Pau rainha, Falso pao brasil, Conduru, Muirapiranga,
Satine rouge)
From Central and Latin America; Guyana, Brazil, Suriname, and French Guiana.
This clearly demarcated sapwood is yellowish white in color. The grain is straight to
slightly interlocked. The wood is fine textured and has good polishing characteristics.
Common uses include billiard-cue butts, cabinetmaking, carvings, marquetry, musical
instruments and fine furniture.
Specific Gravity is .69 (dense). Moderately difficult to turn.