Tineo
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This wood, which is also mistakenly sold under the name “Indian apple,” grows in Chile and Argentina. It comes from the deciduous tree of the species Weinmannia trichosperma. The wood has a fine and even structure, with little difference between the heartwood and sapwood.
The heartwood is brownish-red with annual rings that appear as narrow, dark stripes. It can form a beautiful grain. The wood has a decorative character. It shrinks little, is weather-resistant, and durable. Mechanically, the wood is only slightly resistant, medium-weight, and hard. Its properties are similar to those of Canadian birch or red gum (coastal redwood/vavona).Tineo is used, for example, in interior design, furniture construction, flooring, and inlay work.
It is easy to work with using all tools, and planed surfaces become very smooth. It should be dried slowly, otherwise there is a risk of cracking.
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Sources:
Begemann, Helmut F., 1962, Lexikon der Nutzhölzer, Seite 799https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weinmannia_trichosperma Letzter Zugriff 12.05.2025
Bilder: "Templin Furnier e.K."