a) General
description: The heartwood has a medium to dark reddish-brown colour ,
characterized by a well-define ribbon striped figure on quartered surfaces.
Sometimes, when wavy grain is present, a very attractive fiddle back figure, or
occasionally, beautiful mottled figure is obtained. Has a cedar-like scent when
freshly cut.
b) Mechanical properties: The wood has medium crushing
strength, low bending strength and resistance to shock loads, and very low
stiffness. Bending classification is moderate.
c) Seasoning : Dries fairly rapidly with a marked tendency to
distort.
d) Working properties : Works without difficulty with both hand
and machine tools but the interlocked grain affects machining properties.
e) Durability: Moderately durable.
f) Uses : Quality furniture and cabinetmaking, joinery, shop
fitting, office furniture, solid doors, boat building, musical instruments,
sports goods, counter tops and flooring .
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