Ipe

A readily available hardwood with good working properties, suitable for furniture and cabinetry applications.

Type
Hardwood
Janka Hardness
1,500 lbf
Medium
Density
43.00 lb/ft³
(433.00 kg/m³)
Origin
Various regions
Interlocked Grain Medium Texture Common High Cost

Appearance Characteristics

Color

Medium brown heartwood with lighter sapwood

Grain Pattern

Interlocked

Texture

Medium

Luster

Low

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