(Palaquium sp Sapotaceae)
1. Origin Malaysia. Indonesia.
2. Description: Pink to reddish coloured. Texture moderately fine to
slightly coarse. Extremely versatile species.
Weight
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(kg / m3 ) 620 kg/m3
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(lbs / ft3) 38 lbs /ft3
3. Uses Very popular as a furniture timber. Suited to high class
decorative interior furnishing, flooring, boat decking.
4. Working
Properties ( various authorities comments)
* Variable in strength from strong to moderately
strong.
* Most boards are easy to saw and work, producing
smooth finishes.
* Turns easily.
* Occasional dramatic colour variations.
* For versatility, character, durability and price
Nyatoh is hard to surpass.
Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:
Thickness: 1" ; 1.25" ; 1.5" ; 2" ; 3" & 4"
(mm) ( 25 ; 32 ; 38 ; 50 ; 75 & 100)
Widths 6" - 12" ( 150mm - 300mm)
Lengths 8' - 16' & up to 20'
(2.4m - 4.8m & up to 5.8m)
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