Monkey Pod tree Hardwood for Woodcarvers

Monkey Pod tree Hardwood for Woodcarvers

• Common Name(s): Monkeypod, Monkey Pod, Raintree
• Central and South America
• Color tends to be a golden to dark brown, sometimes with darker streaks. Sapwood is usually thin and yellow/white, clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Monkeypod is sometimes seen with highly figured curly or wild grain patterns.
• Monkeypod is generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools, though any interlocked grain may result in fuzzy or torn grain during planing operations. Glues and finishes well
• Veneer, plywood, millwork/trim, carving, cabinetry, furniture, musical instruments (guitars and ukuleles), and other small specialty wood items.