Origin
South and South East Asia, Australia.
Working properties
Sawing: Somewhqat difficult.
Machining: Difficult, fibres tear on planing.
Gluing: Good
Nailing: Pre-boring necessary.
Finishing: Good, filling advisable.
General description
Blunting effect: Moderate
Drying: Slow, difficult and risky. Distortion – medium. Checking – very
Significant, checks and split if dried to fast
Wood Bending: —
Natural durability: Moderate
Fungus and insects: Lyctus danger
Preservative treatment: Permeable
Insects of dry wood: —
Main uses
Doors, windows, bridges, sleepers, flooring, parquet, coachbuilding, chemical vats and containers (acid proof), tool handles.
