(Includes Damar Minyak {Agathis Borneensis} and

Dakua Makadre{Agathis Vitiensis} both of the Araucariaceae family)

1. Origin Malaysia. Fiji and similar species grown in P.N.G and

Solomons

2. Description: A golden / straw yellow softwood with occasional interesting

deeply coloured bands. Renowned for stability and flexibility

Weight

3. Uses A highly prized interior finishing timber suitable for

cabinet making and joiner high class furniture and pattern

making.

4. Working

Properties ( various authorities comments)

* Planing is easy and the planed surface smooth and

lustrous.

* Nailing excellent.

* Easy to re saw and crosscut.

* Texture fine and even.

* Strength is weak and timber non durable but easy to

treat

Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:

Applies to Mamar Minyak only

Thickness: 1" ; 1.5" ; 2" ; 3" ; 4" ; 5" & 6"

(25mm 38mm; 100mm; 125mm& 150mm)

Squares : 4" x 4" ; 5" x 5" & 6" x 6"

( 100mm x 100mm; 125mm x 125mm 150mm x 150mm)

Widths: 6" to 12" ( 150mm to 300mm )

Lengths We have excellent stocks in all sizes and

lengths of up to 19' ( 6 meters )

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