Likely rubberwood (alternatives: beech or lightly colored mahogany); identification is tentative from face-grain only.
Hevea brasiliensis · Hardwood; often plantation-grown and sold as an engineered/finger-jointed furniture stock.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood; often plantation-grown and sold as an engineered/finger-jointed furniture stock.
- Origin
- Native to the Amazon basin but commercially grown mainly in Southeast Asia, especially Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
- Hardness
- Janka approximately 960 lbf (Medium).
- Durability
- Slightly Durable; untreated wood has limited resistance to decay, insects, and weathering.
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Grain Pattern
Mostly straight to mildly interlocked, with broad, diffuse figure and subtle cathedral-like areas; no clear decorative figure visible.
Color & Appearance
Very pale cream to pinkish tan heartwood and sapwood, with low luster and modest color variation; it generally yellows or darkens slightly with light exposure.
Hardness (Janka)
Janka approximately 960 lbf (Medium).
Durability & Decay Resistance
Slightly Durable; untreated wood has limited resistance to decay, insects, and weathering.
Value & Age
Approximately US$3–7 per board foot for clear kiln-dried stock; retail panels may cost more.
AI estimate for general guidance only — not a professional appraisal. Actual value depends on grade, dimensions, condition, and local market demand.
- Wood Age Estimate
- Cannot be reliably estimated from this clean, unfinished image; it appears recently machined rather than naturally aged.
Common Uses
Furniture, countertops, cabinetry, butcher-block-style panels, toys, turned objects, and interior trim.
Geographic Origin
Native to the Amazon basin but commercially grown mainly in Southeast Asia, especially Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Workability
Generally machines, sands, glues, and finishes well, though interlocked areas may show minor tearout and the wood can blunt tools moderately.
Finish Recommendations
Sand progressively to 180–220 grit, seal porous areas if needed, then use polyurethane, lacquer, shellac, or hardwax oil; test first for uneven absorption.
Notable Features
Uniform pale appearance, relatively fine texture, moderate density, and good dimensional stability when properly dried.