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BOX - NORTHERN

(Tristania Spp)

Closely related to and resembles Brush Box of NSW & Qld

1. Origin :                         North Borneo -  Sabah

2. Description:               Red - Brown , Pink - Brown or Purple - Brown.  Can be  finished 

                                             to a very smooth surface.

    Weight

•  (kg / m³ )                  915 - 1250 kg/m³

•  (lbs / ft³)                      57 - 78  lbs /ft³

                Compare with;

                    Jarrah         820 - 1170 kg/m³             Grey Gum               880 - 1100 kg/m³

                    Karri            900 - 1200 kg/m³             Brush Box               900 - 1160 kg/m³

                    Black Butt   900 - 1100 kg/m³             Sydney Blue Gum   850 - 1070 kg/m³

                    Red Gum      900 -1130 kg/m³             Red Iron Bark        1130 - 1220 kg/m³

3. Uses                             Hard strong and durable its texture is fine and even often with 

                                         interlocked or wavy grain. 

    Suggested Uses.

                          Stairs  

                          Bar Tops   where colour and hardness are important in kitchen or bar 

                                         bench tops.

                          Tables      ( It would blend or contrast well with Red Gum,  

                                            Red Iron Bark and Merbau for  leg material )

4- Working                  ( various authorities comments)

          Properties               

                                             *  Can be finished to a very smoothly

                                             *  Resistant to marine borers

                                             *  Cutting angle of 15 - 20^o will ensure clean finish in planing

                                             *   Used as a substitute for Lignum Vitae

          Specifications / Sizes generally stocked: