Cambara
Qualea spp.
Cambara is a practical and economical South American hardwood featuring pale yellow to light brown coloration with a fine, uniform texture. This moderately lightweight wood offers good workability and dimensional stability, making it ideal for interior applications like furniture, cabinetry, millwork, and general construction. While not naturally durable outdoors, Cambara's affordable price point and pleasant appearance make it an excellent choice for protected interior projects.
Janka Hardness
960 lbf
Moderately soft
Density
38 lbs/ft³
Lightweight
Shrinkage
Low to moderate (6.8% tangential, 4.2% radial)
Good stability
Appearance
Color: Pale yellow to light brown heartwood, sometimes with pinkish tones. Color darkens slightly to honey brown with age. Sapwood is similar in color.
Grain: Straight to slightly interlocked grain with fine to medium uniform texture. Smooth finish.
Key Characteristics
- •Light pale yellow color
- •Fine uniform texture
- •Good workability
- •Lightweight and easy to handle
- •Good dimensional stability
- •Economical pricing
Common Applications
Maintenance
For interior use only. Clean with soft cloth and mild wood cleaner. Not recommended for exterior applications without proper treatment and finishing.
Advantages
- +Very affordable pricing
- +Easy to work with hand and power tools
- +Glues, stains, and finishes well
- +Good dimensional stability
- +Lightweight makes handling easier
- +Pleasant pale color for interior use
Considerations
- •Not naturally durable outdoors
- •Lower hardness - not suitable for heavy traffic
- •Limited decay and insect resistance
- •Color may be too light for some applications
- •Requires treatment for exterior use
- •Not ideal for structural applications