a) General description : In second growth trees the African white cedar is very wide, whitish in colour and streaked. It is sharply defined from the heartwood which varies from pale yellowish-brown to pale olive-brown streaked with olive green, dark grey or pinkish-brown and when mineral stained, streaks of steel blue.
c) Seasoning: The material kiln dries easily and wells with no risk of checking or warping and air with little degrade. There is small movement in service.
d) Working properties: It is easy to work with both hand machine tools and can be planed to a very smooth finish. Nailed, screwed and glued joints hold perfectly, and it can be stained, polished or painted and holds hard enamels.
e) Durability: Non-durable, the sapwood is prone to attacks by the common furniture beetle. It is moderately resistant to preservation treatment and the African white cedar is permeable.
f) Uses: Pattern making, carving, cabinetmaking interior fittings, interior joinery, light construction work, interior trim for boats, toys, doors. It is also used for plywood and core stock.
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