MERANTI (Select and Better Grade )
(Shorea spec)
( Includes some random " shot hole " )
1. Origin South East Asia. South West Pacific
2. Description: Pink to light Red and light in weight. Texture coarse but
with even interlocked grain.
Weight
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(kg / m3) 385 kg /m3
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(lbs / ft3) 24 lbs /ft3
3. Uses Very popular utility - type timber being suitable for
furniture manufacture, interior finishing, panelling,
moulding and skirting.
4. Working
Properties ( various authorities comments)
* Easy to saw and produces a smooth planed surface.
* "Thirsty" surface due to open - grained characteristic.
Grain filling sometimes necessary.
* Dries rapidly without degrade.
* Suitable only for use under cover.
* Turns well.
* Many timbers are called "Meranti" and there is
much variation between the various Shorea species.
Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:
Thickness: 1"; 1.5" & 2"
( 25mm; 38mm & 50mm)
Squares: 3" x 3" ;& 4" x 4"
( 75mm x 75mm & 100mm x 100mm)
Widths General 6" to 12" ( 150mm to 300mm)
Lengths 8' & up ( 2.4m & up)
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