Chakte Viga (Caesalpinia platyloba) is a moderately hard wood with a nice orange color that darkens with time and often is strongly iridescent. Despite its high density, Chakte Viga’s often straight grain responds well to machining with both hand and power tools, though sometimes interlocked grain can result in tearout. It’s fine, even texture with a good natural luster makes Chakte Viga an excellent stock for pool cues and furniture spindles. Additional uses may include inlays, furniture, flooring, and other small specialty wood turning projects.
Features:
- Turns light when fresh cut, but turns orange again soon
- Also known as Mexican Pernambuco, Paela, or Aripin
- Turns, glues, and finishes well
- Native to Central America
Specifications:
- Thickness: 2″
- Width: 2″
- Length: 12″
What’s Included:
- (1) Chakte Viga – 2″ x 2″ x 12″ – Turning Stock
Notes:
- Wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.
- Due to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.
- Cut from quality, kiln-dried stock. The grain runs with the longest dimension.
- Thin Stock is sawn to +/- 1/8″ of the listed size.
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