Description
- -Height : 30 ‘(Max 50′)
-Diameter : 2’-3 ‘(Max 5’)
-Lifespan : 500 years (1500 years old)
– Growth : - -Weight : 5.10 lbs / bft
-Hardness : 1520 lbs
-Color: yellowish brown, cream with dark brown streaks, dark on exposure
-Sapwood : Distinct, pale yellow, golden, narrow
-Grain : Straight, interlocked
-Texture : Fine, uniform, medium gloss
-Machining :
-Sawmilling : Difficult (interlocked)
-Blunting :
-Molding :
-Planing : Medium (Sharpening adequate)
-Shaping :
-Turning : Good
-Boring : Difficult
-Mortising : Excellent
-Sanding :
-Polishing : Good
-Finishing : Good
-Bending :
-Nailing :
-Gluing :
-Stability: Low to medium
-Durability: Medium to low
-Environment:
-Uses : Cabinet making, turning, veneer
-Precautions:
-Budgetary price : Very high
