(Vitex Cofassus)
1. Origin New Guinea. Indonesia
2. Description: Grey - Olive, Yellow Brown or Deep Brown heartwood. Grain
straight rarely spiral. Texture fine and even. Ribbon grain
and stain/sheen are common. Greasy and non silicious.
Weight
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(kg / m3 ) 725 kg/m3
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(lbs / ft3) 45 lbs /ft3
3. Uses Flooring, heavy and light construction, mine timber, ship
and boat building, furniture and cabinet work, agricultural
implements, sleepers, poles and piles, carvings, turnery and
draining boards. Much used for artefacts and drums. As the
multiplicity of uses imply this is a versatile durable and
attractive species.
4. Working
Properties ( various authorities comments)
* Moderately hard but can be worked without unusual
difficulty.
* Nails and screws well.
* Gluing and painting properties are variable.
* Good for steam bending.
Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:
Thickness: 1"; 2" & 3" ( 25mm ; 50mm & 75mm).
Widths: 6" & Wider ( 150mmm & wider) .
Square 4" x 4" ( 100mm x 100mm ).
Lengths 10' & up ( 3m & up)
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