(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
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(kg / m3 ) 700 kg/m3
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(lbs / ft3) 43 lbs /ft3
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)
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