Binomial name : Bucida buceras

General name  : Pukte、Pucte、Black olive

                            Bullet wood、Olive bark-tree           

Area                  : South America

Janka : 1970 lbf

Feature : Also called Bullet wood or Caribbean wood, the heartwoods hue is brownish and greenish, such as an olive color. This wood is heavy, dense, durable and extremely hard, because of its hardness, it is an ideal wood for both indoor and outdoor installations. This gives it ones of the widest range of uses, from patio decks to bedroom wardrobes, it can add a luxurious touch and exotic aesthetic feeling to any project.

Process : Even with its high density, youll still get good results when you work this wood on machines. Pekte turns, glues and finishes well. Notice that interlocking texture may cause the wood to split if improperly worked.

Uses : This species maintains a wide range of uses from charcoal, flooring, building and construction materials, foundations, raw timbers, stakes, art project blanks, etc.