Canarywood, Select and Better
Canarywood
Canarywood, scientifically known as Centrolobium spp., is a vibrant exotic hardwood native to South America, particularly Brazil and surrounding countries. It is prized for its dramatic color range that shifts from bright yellow and orange to deep red and pink streaks, making it one of the most visually striking woods available to woodworkers.
Appearance and Characteristics
Freshly milled Canarywood displays a brilliant golden-yellow to orange heartwood with bold streaks of red, pink, and occasionally dark brown or black. Over time and with exposure to light, the colors deepen and become even more pronounced. The grain is typically straight to slightly interlocked with a medium to coarse texture and a natural luster. It is moderately dense, averaging around 3.5–4.0 lb per board foot (800–907 kg/m³).
Workability
Canarywood is generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools. It saws, planes, and turns beautifully with minimal tear-out, and its moderate density makes it forgiving for most operations. The wood glues and finishes exceptionally well, enhancing its already vivid color. Sharp tools are recommended to avoid burning during routing or shaping.
Uses in Woodworking
Canarywood is frequently chosen for projects where bold color and dramatic figure are desired, including:
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Accent Furniture & Inlays: Perfect for drawer fronts, table aprons, and decorative banding where its vivid color creates striking contrast.
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Turnings: A favorite among turners for bowls, pens, bottle stoppers, and handles due to its bright color and smooth finishing properties.
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Fine Boxes & Humidors: Adds vibrant interiors and eye-catching exteriors to jewelry boxes, keepsake boxes, and humidors.
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Musical Instruments: Used for guitar backs, sides, and decorative accents on stringed instruments.
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Veneer & Marquetry: Thin slices are popular in high-end veneering and intricate marquetry work.
Durability
Canarywood offers moderate durability:
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Indoor Use: Excellent for interior applications; stable and resistant to normal wear when properly finished.
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Outdoor Use: Not recommended for prolonged exterior exposure; lacks natural resistance to decay and insects.
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Bug/Insect and Rot Resistance: Low natural resistance; best used indoors or with protective finishes if occasional moisture is possible.
Canarywood’s stunning, ever-changing color palette and excellent working properties make it a top choice for woodworkers who want their projects to stand out with bold, tropical flair.
VARIATIONS AND OPTIONS
All lumber now ships surfaced on 2 sides, and ripped on 1 edge at a minimum. Surfacing is done to a 1/16th over nominal (+- .030). Also there is an option for an s4s product at a premium price. S4S widths will be within 1/16th of an inch of stated widths.
4/4 will be surfaced to 13/16ths.
5/4 will be surfaced to 1 and 1/16th.
6/4 will be surfaced to 1 and 5/16ths.
8/4 will be surfaced to 1 and 13/16ths.
10/4 will be surfaced to 2 and 5/16ths.
16/4 will be surfaced to 2 and 13/16ths.
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Canarywood, Select and Better
Canarywood
Canarywood, scientifically known as Centrolobium spp., is a vibrant exotic hardwood native to South America, particularly Brazil and surrounding countries. It is prized for its dramatic color range that shifts from bright yellow and orange to deep red and pink streaks, making it one of the most visually striking woods available to woodworkers.
Appearance and Characteristics
Freshly milled Canarywood displays a brilliant golden-yellow to orange heartwood with bold streaks of red, pink, and occasionally dark brown or black. Over time and with exposure to light, the colors deepen and become even more pronounced. The grain is typically straight to slightly interlocked with a medium to coarse texture and a natural luster. It is moderately dense, averaging around 3.5–4.0 lb per board foot (800–907 kg/m³).
Workability
Canarywood is generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools. It saws, planes, and turns beautifully with minimal tear-out, and its moderate density makes it forgiving for most operations. The wood glues and finishes exceptionally well, enhancing its already vivid color. Sharp tools are recommended to avoid burning during routing or shaping.
Uses in Woodworking
Canarywood is frequently chosen for projects where bold color and dramatic figure are desired, including:
-
Accent Furniture & Inlays: Perfect for drawer fronts, table aprons, and decorative banding where its vivid color creates striking contrast.
-
Turnings: A favorite among turners for bowls, pens, bottle stoppers, and handles due to its bright color and smooth finishing properties.
-
Fine Boxes & Humidors: Adds vibrant interiors and eye-catching exteriors to jewelry boxes, keepsake boxes, and humidors.
-
Musical Instruments: Used for guitar backs, sides, and decorative accents on stringed instruments.
-
Veneer & Marquetry: Thin slices are popular in high-end veneering and intricate marquetry work.
Durability
Canarywood offers moderate durability:
-
Indoor Use: Excellent for interior applications; stable and resistant to normal wear when properly finished.
-
Outdoor Use: Not recommended for prolonged exterior exposure; lacks natural resistance to decay and insects.
-
Bug/Insect and Rot Resistance: Low natural resistance; best used indoors or with protective finishes if occasional moisture is possible.
Canarywood’s stunning, ever-changing color palette and excellent working properties make it a top choice for woodworkers who want their projects to stand out with bold, tropical flair.
VARIATIONS AND OPTIONS
All lumber now ships surfaced on 2 sides, and ripped on 1 edge at a minimum. Surfacing is done to a 1/16th over nominal (+- .030). Also there is an option for an s4s product at a premium price. S4S widths will be within 1/16th of an inch of stated widths.
4/4 will be surfaced to 13/16ths.
5/4 will be surfaced to 1 and 1/16th.
6/4 will be surfaced to 1 and 5/16ths.
8/4 will be surfaced to 1 and 13/16ths.
10/4 will be surfaced to 2 and 5/16ths.
16/4 will be surfaced to 2 and 13/16ths.
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Description
Canarywood
Canarywood, scientifically known as Centrolobium spp., is a vibrant exotic hardwood native to South America, particularly Brazil and surrounding countries. It is prized for its dramatic color range that shifts from bright yellow and orange to deep red and pink streaks, making it one of the most visually striking woods available to woodworkers.
Appearance and Characteristics
Freshly milled Canarywood displays a brilliant golden-yellow to orange heartwood with bold streaks of red, pink, and occasionally dark brown or black. Over time and with exposure to light, the colors deepen and become even more pronounced. The grain is typically straight to slightly interlocked with a medium to coarse texture and a natural luster. It is moderately dense, averaging around 3.5–4.0 lb per board foot (800–907 kg/m³).
Workability
Canarywood is generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools. It saws, planes, and turns beautifully with minimal tear-out, and its moderate density makes it forgiving for most operations. The wood glues and finishes exceptionally well, enhancing its already vivid color. Sharp tools are recommended to avoid burning during routing or shaping.
Uses in Woodworking
Canarywood is frequently chosen for projects where bold color and dramatic figure are desired, including:
-
Accent Furniture & Inlays: Perfect for drawer fronts, table aprons, and decorative banding where its vivid color creates striking contrast.
-
Turnings: A favorite among turners for bowls, pens, bottle stoppers, and handles due to its bright color and smooth finishing properties.
-
Fine Boxes & Humidors: Adds vibrant interiors and eye-catching exteriors to jewelry boxes, keepsake boxes, and humidors.
-
Musical Instruments: Used for guitar backs, sides, and decorative accents on stringed instruments.
-
Veneer & Marquetry: Thin slices are popular in high-end veneering and intricate marquetry work.
Durability
Canarywood offers moderate durability:
-
Indoor Use: Excellent for interior applications; stable and resistant to normal wear when properly finished.
-
Outdoor Use: Not recommended for prolonged exterior exposure; lacks natural resistance to decay and insects.
-
Bug/Insect and Rot Resistance: Low natural resistance; best used indoors or with protective finishes if occasional moisture is possible.
Canarywood’s stunning, ever-changing color palette and excellent working properties make it a top choice for woodworkers who want their projects to stand out with bold, tropical flair.
VARIATIONS AND OPTIONS
All lumber now ships surfaced on 2 sides, and ripped on 1 edge at a minimum. Surfacing is done to a 1/16th over nominal (+- .030). Also there is an option for an s4s product at a premium price. S4S widths will be within 1/16th of an inch of stated widths.
4/4 will be surfaced to 13/16ths.
5/4 will be surfaced to 1 and 1/16th.
6/4 will be surfaced to 1 and 5/16ths.
8/4 will be surfaced to 1 and 13/16ths.
10/4 will be surfaced to 2 and 5/16ths.
16/4 will be surfaced to 2 and 13/16ths.
