( Pentace spp.)

1. Origin South East Asia

2. Description: Light hardwood of variable density [( up to 755

kg/m³(47lbs/ft³)]. Heartwood Brown with Red or

Pink tinge or Red Brown. Texture moderately fine

and even.

Weight

3. Uses Interior finishing, panelling, superior joinery , furniture

manufacturing flooring and other light construction.

(* Makes a close substitute to Australian Blackwood)

4. Working

Properties ( various authorities comments)

* Planing is easy to slightly difficult and the finished

surface is smooth

* Nailing property is good.

* Moderately durable.

* Very difficult is treat with preservatives.

* Small degrade such as slight bowing or twist.

Turns to a smooth finish.

Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:

Thickness: 1" ; 1.5" & 2"

( 25mm; 38mm & 50mm)

Widths: up to 12" ( up to 300mm)

Lengths up to 18' ( up to 5.4m )

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

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

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