{"title":"Guanacaste","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuanacaste is a tropical hardwood prized for its golden to reddish-brown heartwood with stunning natural figure and dramatic grain patterns, offering both visual appeal and durability. Native to Central America, particularly Costa Rica, Guanacaste is celebrated for its lightweight strength, stability, and striking aesthetic, making it ideal for artisan woodworking and decorative projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts straight to interlocked grain allows Guanacaste to machine, turn, and sand cleanly, producing a polished surface that highlights its vibrant color and natural character. Perfect for pen blanks, knife handles, turned objects, inlays, small furniture accents, and specialty crafts, Guanacaste combines beauty with functional performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name: Enterolobium cyclocarpum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Fabaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Central America (Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon \u0026amp; Trade Names\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuanacaste, Elephant Ear Tree, Enterolobium, Oreja de Elefante (Spanish trade name)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeartwood: golden to reddish-brown with dramatic figure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSapwood: pale, clearly defined\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrain: straight to interlocked with natural patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTexture: medium to coarse, smooth when polished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate density; stable and workable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural luster with vibrant color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachines, sands, and turns easily with sharp tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccepts stains, oils, and finishes beautifully\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlues and polishes reliably\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for small precision and decorative projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Safety Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuanacaste wood dust may cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation. Use proper dust extraction, respirator, and eye protection when machining or sanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuanacaste wood, Enterolobium cyclocarpum, Central American hardwood, exotic hardwood blanks, pen blank wood, knife handle wood, turning wood, decorative hardwood, artisan craft wood\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/1399\/0978\/collections\/guanacaste_0c044a39-8e0b-46a3-8687-c5e36445a4ec.jpg?v=1751164596","url":"https:\/\/oakbrookwoodturningsupply.com\/collections\/guanacaste-parota.oembed","provider":"Oakbrook Wood Turning Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}