(Tectona Grandis)
1. Origin South East Asia (particularly Bruma). Also now plantation
grown.
2. Description: Medium to tall hard wood. One of the most famous and well
known of world timbers. Golden in colour with Grey Brown/
Red Brown streaks. Straight grained.
Weight
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(kg / m3 ) 670 kg/m3
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(lbs / ft3) 42 lbs /ft3
3. Uses Flooring, decking, framing, cladding, lining, turnery,
parquetry, furniture ( interior and garden) and carving.
Best known for its long established use in boat building
industry. ( VIZ - decking, rails, bulwarks, hatches,
weather doors and planking .
4. Working
Properties ( various authorities comments)
* Firm ( rated 4 on a 6 class scale).
* Works well with moderate ease ( the presence of
silica in some stock severely blunts cutting edge)
* Pre-boring recommended when nailing.
* Holds nails and screws well.
* Glues well if surface prepared, as surface has
oily nature.
Specifications / Sizes generally stocked
Thickness: 1" ; 2" ( 25mm & 50mm)
Widths: 3" - 6" ( 75mm - 150mm)
Squares: 3" x 3" & 4" x 4"
( 75mm x 75mm & 100mm x 100mm)
Lengths 8' - 10' ( 2.4m - 3m)
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