Angelique

Angelique, Dicorynia guianensis, is a beautiful hardwood that only occurs in French Guiana and Suriname. Trees can be as tall as 140 feet and have diameters up to 32 inches. The wood has rich brownish rust or purple brown colors with a reddish glow. It is stable when drying with very little degrade possible. The grain can be interocked which can produce ribbon figure when the wood is quartersawn. Angelique machines moderately well; carbide tips are recommended for best results in cutting. It glues well and takes a nice smooth finish. Oil finish works well for this species. Popular woodworking uses for this hardwood include veneer, high class furniture, turned articles, flooring, cabinets, sculpture, and ship building.
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