GONCALO ALVES WOOD
Goncalo Alves is a dense, wildly colored tropical hardwood. Also known as Tigerwood because it is commonly found with orange and black streaks.
- Beware, some companies are marketing this product as Koa.
Characteristics of Goncalo Alves
| Origin of Wood Type | Central America |
| Botanical Name | Astronium fraxinifolium |
| Specific Gravity | 0.95 |
| Avg. Weight Per BF | 4.92 lb/ bf |
| Color Range | Gold – Red – Brown |
| Rarity / Availability | Moderately Rare |
| Typical Avg. Width | 3″ to 12″ |
| Typical Avg. Length | 6′ to 12′, sometimes longer available |
| Avg. Waste Factor | 0.5 |
| Wood Uses | Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Architectural Millwork, Wood Turning, Wood Carving, Inlaying, Box Making, Veneer and many other uses |
| Lumber Grades | Common 1 & 2, Select and Better, FAS, Wormy |
| Other Trade Names | Tigerwood, Jobillo |
Goncalo Alves Lumber Detailed Pricing:
| Thickness | Grade | Figure Type | Grain Orientation | Width Range | Length Range | Price Per BF |
| 4/4 | Select & Better | None | Mix | 4.00″ to 8.50″ | 48.00″ to 120.00″ | $16.00 |
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Sample Pictures of Goncalo Alves
Please Note: The photos below are examples of the species and may no longer be products available for sale.
All pictures of wood that appear wet, have been sprayed with denatured alcohol to show the natural color. We use denatured alcohol because it evaporates and does not affect the moisture content.
