(Dysoxylon Fraseranum) Meliaceae family
1. Origin New South Wales Queensland.
2. Description: Deep Rose Red in colour. Heavier and harder to work than
Maple. Not readily available.
Weight
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(kg / m3 ) 750 kg/m3
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(lbs / ft3) 47 lbs /ft3
3. Uses Essentially a cabinet wood. Takes a high polish and makes
very handsome furniture.
4. Working
Properties ( various authorities comments)
* White ant and borer resistant
* Rich in colour, aromatic and durable( formerly used for
house stumps!) Note: Occasional boards develop beads of
free aromatic oil which stains and prevents polish taking
effect. To overcome this problem sponge the surface with
alcohol.
* Described as having a "mellow" working characteristic.
* Species is becoming increasingly rare and is available in
limited sizes.
Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:
Thickness: 1" only ( 25mm )
Widths: 4" - 9" ( average 5" or 6")
(100mm - 225mm average 125mm or 150mm)
Lengths 3' - 10' ( 0.9m - 3m)
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