(Triplochiton Scleroxylon)
1. Origin Tropical West Africa.
2. Description: From a very large tree 50m x 1.5m . Creamy White to pale
Yellow colour. One of the lightest hardwoods in common
use ( still twice the weight of Balsa ) Attractive timber
with a natural lustre giving it a silky sheen
Weight
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(kg / m3 ) 380 kg/m3
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(lbs / ft3) 24 lbs /ft3
3. Uses Framing of cabinet work. Drawer sides especially in
whitewood furniture Mouldings and interior joinery.
Commonly used in plywood.
4. Working
Properties ( various authorities comments)
* Very stable.
* Not strong.
* Saws easily and works well taking a good finish
( provided cutters are sharp).
* Perishable.
* Nails easily but has poor holding qualities.
* Requires light filling to obtain a high grade
finish.
Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:
Thickness: 1"; 1.5" ; 2" ; 3" & 4"
(25mm; 38mm; 50mm' 75mm&100mm)
Widths 6" - 12" ( 150mm - 300mm)
Lengths 8' & up ( 2.4m & up)
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