(Endiandra palmerstonii)
1. Origin Coastal Tablelands of North Queensland. Supply now very
limited due to World Heritage listings of areas of growth.
2. Description: Grey Brown with streaks of Chocolate Brown Black or Pink.
Close grained, sometimes wavy. The range of figure effects is
wide.
Weight
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(kg / m3 ) 690 kg/m3
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(lbs / ft3) 43 lbs /ft3
3. Uses Many decorative uses including furniture, turnery and office
fixtures.
4. Working
Properties ( various authorities comments)
* Not a true Walnut (also known as "Black Walnut" ).
* Heavier, harder and more brittle than American Black
Walnut.
* Firm, hard to cut, very fine textured with occasional
slight wave differentiating the usual straight grain.
* Hard to dress but takes a glossy finish.
* Has more silica than the average timber
Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:
Thickness: 1" ; 1.5" ; 2" ( 25mm; 38mm & 50mm)
Squares 3" x 3" ( 75mm x 75mm)
Widths Other specification on application.
Lengths Other specification on application
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