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NEW GUINEA WALNUT

 (Dracontomelum spp)

 1. Origin                          Papua New Guinea.    Malaysia.

 2. Description:              Not a true Walnut. Walnut Brown, Grey or Green with irregular

                                            concentric Dark Brown to nearly Black bands or fine streaks.

                                            Growth rings clearly visible. Texture medium to coarse, grain

                                            straight or interlocked.

  Weight

•      (kg / m³ )              575 kg/m³

•      (lbs / ft³)                 36  lbs /ft³

 3. Uses                             Furniture and cabinet making.

 4. Working  

        Properties              ( various authorities comments)

                                                * Works well with hand and machine tools

                            Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:

                                                 Thickness:     1"; 1.5"  &  2" ( 25mm; 38mm & 50mm)

                                                 Widths            6" & wider  ( 150mm & wider )

                                                 Lengths         10' & longer ( 3m & longer)

                                 (See " The Walnut"  article)

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