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SILKY OAK

 (Grevillea Robusta )

Although there are several similar species available.

1. Origin                                  North Queensland.

2. Description:                      This botanical family ( Proteaceae) is almost totally

                                                    exclusive to Australia and Africa. Grows on the verge of

                                                    rainforest areas and is now increasingly rare. Silken

                                                    lustred, Silver rayed  flesh Pink wood which is light

                                                    and soft but  (almost astoundingly) is strong and tough

                                                    holding nails better than most timbers.

     Weight  

• (kg / m³ )                        576 kg /m³ 

• lbs / ft³)                             36 lbs/ ft³

3. Uses                                      An ornamental and generally excellent cabinet wood 

                                                    Equally popular in homes and offices.

 4. Working  

                  Properties            ( various authorities comments)

                                                                *  In weight and porosity it fall into the group of 

                                                                    fine cabinet woods represented by Honduras

                                                                   Mahogany and  West Indian Cedar.

                                                                *  It is durable in or out of the weather but not in

                                                                    the ground .

                                                                 *  Easy and light to handle and work, it can be

                                                                    carved,  veneered bent, glue, stained and

                                                                    polished with equal readiness.

                                                  *  Availability affected by World Heritage Listing of areas 

                                                     of origin.

                  Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:

                                             Thickness:      1";       1.5"     &  2" 

                                                                            ( 25mm; 38mm &  50mm)

                                                       Widths:          Details on application 

                                                        Lengths         Details on application 

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