(Geissois spp)
1. Origin North Queensland. ( Atherton Tablelands)
2. Description: Indian " Pink ", silken sheen with a Russet Satin like
trace of soft markings on its longitudinal surface and
minute Russet laddering of ray bars on the radial
section.
Weight
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(kg / m3 ) 640 kg/m3
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(lbs / ft3) 40 lbs /ft3
3. Uses An unusual firm type of cabinet wood. Used for furniture
and cabinet work. Feature boards give the illusion of satin
in both sheen and figuring. Turnings and panel work.
Flooring.
4. Working
Properties ( various authorities comments)
* Excellent turning species.
* Takes glue and stain well
* Becoming rare to obtain (first class boards entails
getting a lot of second class boards)
* Planes to a smooth finish.
* Intricate grain pattern in finished boards.
Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:
Thickness: 1" ; 1.5" & 2" ( 25mm; 38mm & 50mm)
Widths: 3" & Wider ( 75mm & Wider )
Squares 3" x 3" ( 75mm x 75mm )
Lengths 3' and up ( 0.9m & up)
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