Description
- -Height : 60′-120 ‘(Max 150′)
-Diameter : 4’-5 ‘
-Lifespan :
– Growth : - -Weight : 4.40 lbs / bft
-Hardness : 1570 lbs
-Color: pale yellowish brown, cream, with narrow dark streaks
-Sapwood : Distinct, broad, whitish
-Grain : Interlocked
-Texture : Medium to coarse, high luster
-Machining : Easy hand tools, difficult machine tools
-Sawmilling : Good to medium
-Discast: Low to medium
-Molding : Good
-Planing : Difficult in the presence of interplay
-Shaping : Good
-Turning : Good
-Boring : Good
-Mortising : Good
-Sanding : Good
-Polishing : Good
-Finishing : Good
-Bending : Low
-Nailing : Medium (Pre-drilling)
-Gluing : Good
-Stability: Good to average
-Durability: Low to medium
-Environment:
-Uses : Sliced veneer, furniture, turning, tool handle, cabinet making, shipbuilding, paneling, skis, tools, marquetry
-Precautions:
-Budget price : High
