Origin
South, Southeast and East Asia
Working properties
Sawing: Easy if stellite tipped
Machining: Easy if special sharp cutters used, but severe difficulties if interlocked
grain
Gluing: Good
Nailing: Pre-bore for nails
Finishing: Good. Straining recommended, untreated timber becomes grey when
weathered
General description
Blunting effect: Moderate to high
Drying: Very slow, difficulties if to fast.
Distortion medium
Checking very significant, particularly surface checks
Wood Bending: —
Natural durability: Very durable to durable
Fungus and insect attack: Resistant
Preservative treatment: Resistant
Other: Often mixed with Red Balau. Dry timber has nutmeg odour
Main uses
Parquet and flooring, construction, bridges, ramps, bridge decking, sleepers, coachwork, cooperage (acid resistant), vine and fruit stakes, plant tubs.
