Origin
Australia.
Working properties
Sawing: Difficult, stellite tipping necessary.
Machining: Difficult, considerable power required. Special cutters needed.
Gluing: —
Nailing: Pre-boring for nails
Finishing: Very good
General description
Blunting effect: Moderate
Drying: Difficult, very slow. Distortion – medium. Checking – very significant.
Wood Bending: —
Natural durability: Durable
Termites: Less resistant
Preservative treatment: Resistant
Insects of dry wood: —
Main uses
Guide rails in mines, sleepers, marine construction, boatbuilding, flooring, parquet.
