Tineo

About this product

Trade Names:

Tineo, Palo Santo.

Origin:

Chile.

Range:

From the middle to the Southern most point of Chile in elevations up to 6000 usually growing on the southern sides of slopes or with a vegetation cover which filters light. In humid areas with abundant rainfall in acidic soil high in organic content.

Uses:

Furniture, flooring, and as decorative veneers.

Properties:

This tree has a large percentage of sapwood and a small percentage of heartwood rarely exceeding 50% of its volume. The bark is used for curing wounds and the flowers from the tree can produce honey. The wood itself is extremely hard and strong.

Machining:

It machines well with all hand and power tools.

Seasoning:

Should dry slowly to prevent warping and checking.