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(Pomentia spp )
1. Origin New Guinea. Philippines. Solomons. Other Pacific Islands.
2. Description: Pink Brown to Red Brown darkening with age. Straight grained, occasionally interlocked. Texture moderately coarse. Weight
3. Uses General house framing, cladding, fascia, barge boards, joinery, panelling, cabinet work, outdoor furniture, carving, turning, veneers, boat building and handles.
4. Working Properties ( various authorities comments)
* Moderately hard ( 3 on a class scale).
* Turns easily with only a moderate blunting effect.
* No difficulty in the use of standard fitting and fastenings.
* Easily bored and holds nails and screws well.
* Can be satisfactorily bonded using standard procedures.
* Can be polished to a smooth finish. Takes paints and stain.
Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:
Thickness: 1.5" & 2" ( 38mm & 50mm)
Widths: 10" & 12" ( 250mm & 300mm)
Lengths 6' - 14' ( 1.8m - 4.2m)
Back ( Density of timber ) Back ( Office Display)
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