General Characteristics:
The wood has a
pronounced grain that accepts stains well. Extremely hard and durable.
Strong scent that disperses quickly.
Working Properties:
Power tools make product
installation possible. Carbon-tipped blades and bits are needed. Wood
is very hard and durable.
Durability: Hardwood is portion of tree that
is milled into clear and select grade lumber for flooring. The section
of tree is extremely resistant to decay and wood boring insects.
Non-hardwood - lower grades of same species is not as resistant.
Preservation:
None necessary for indoor
applications.
Uses: The Tonka bean contains coumarin which
is used as an anti-coagulant. It is used to flavor castor oil, for
scenting tobacco as an imitation for vanilla products. The wood is
used for heavy, durable construction such as shipbuilding, decking and
flooring. In the past, Tonka beans were often used to flavor tobacco
for smoking pipes.
