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01 / BALAU RED
Botanical Name:
Shorea guiso
Family:
Dipterocarpaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Indonesia: Balangeran, Balau Merah Malaysia: Balau Laut Merah, Balau Membatu,
Damar Laut Merah, Empenit-Meraka, Membatu, Red Selangan Batu, Selangan Batu
Merah, Selimbar, Semayur, Sengawan, Seraya Sirup, Seri Philippines: Gisok, Guijo
Thailand: Chan Khah, Makata
Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
SIMILAR WOODS
Bangkirai, Meranti
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Carpentry
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Musical instruments
Panelling
Veneer
Diameter
80-120 cm
Density
870 kg/m3
Tree Height
50-60 m
Hardness
744 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
3-8 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
7%
Texture
Medium
Crushing Strength
80 N/mm2
Grain
Interlocked
Bending Strength
119 N/mm2
Floatability
Not floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
16.670 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Fairly high
Durability
Moderately durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good (interior)
Risk of Distortion
High risk
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02 / BANGKIRAI
Botanical Name:
Shorea glauca
Family:
Dipterocarpaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Burma (Myanmar): Thitka Cambodia: Phchek India: Sal Indonesia: Balau, Kedawang,
Selangan Batu Kumus, Pooti Laos: May Hang Malaysia: Balau, Balau Kumus, Damar
Laut, Selangan Batu, Sengkawang Philippines: Gisok, Yakal Thailand: Chan, Teng-Rang
Vietnam: Ca-Chac
Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand,
Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Balau, Balau Red, Basralocus
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Carpentry
Construction
Flooring
Joinery
Diameter
70-90 cm
Density
910 kg/m3
Tree Height
15-30 m
Hardness
807 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
2-8 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
11 %
Texture
Medium
Crushing Strength
85 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
150 N/mm2
Floatability
Not floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
22.940 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Fairly high
Durability
Durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good (interior)
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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03 / BRUSH BOX
Botanical Name:
Tristania conferta
Family:
Myrtaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Malaysia: Keruntum, Melaban, Meraban, Pelawan, Selunchor, Selunsur Philippines:
Malabayabas
Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines
SIMILAR WOODS
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Construction
Flooring
Panelling
Diameter
50-75 cm
Density
977 kg/m3
Tree Height
10-30 m
Hardness
1.372 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
3-5 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
Texture
Medium
Crushing Strength
63 N/mm2
Grain
Interlocked
Bending Strength
150 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
15.300 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Fairly high
Durability
Durable
Nailing-Screwing
Poor
Treatability
Poorly permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
High risk
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04 / COCONUT
Botanical Name:
Cocos nucifera
Family:
Arecaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Brazil: Coqueiro Fiji: Niu France: Coco, Cocotier, Cocoyer, Coq au Lait, Noix de Coco
Gabon: Mbanga Germany: Kokospalme Indonesia: Kelapa, Nyior Malaysia: Kelapa,
Nyior Mexico: Cocotero Netherlands: Coco, Cocos, Cocospalm, Klapperboom
Papua New Guinea: Niu Philippines: Niyog Portugal: Coco da Bahia, Coco da
India, Coqueiro, Coqueiro de Bahia Spain: Coco, Coco de Agua, Cocotero, Palma de
Coco, Palmera de Coco United Kingdom: Coconut Palm United States of America:
Cocowood Vietnam: Dua
Burma (Myanmar), China, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New
Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Blockboard
Canoe making
Carpentry
Carvings
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Panelling
Turnery
Diameter
30-60 cm
Density
900 kg/m3
Tree Height
20-30 m
Hardness
934 kgf
Volumetric Shrinkage
11 %
Sapwood Thickness
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
60 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or entangled
Bending Strength
82 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
13.800 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
High
Durability
Susceptible
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Poorly permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
High risk
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05 / DURIAN
Botanical Name:
Durio spp.
Family:
Bombaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Burma (Myanmar): Duyin Malaysia: Bungal, Djeung-Djing, Durian Daun, Durian
Tupai, Gengang, True Durian
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Meranti
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Blockboard
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Canoe making
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Moldings
Plywood
Veneer
Diameter
60-120 cm
Density
624 kg/m3
Tree Height
30-40 m
Hardness
302 kgf
Volumetric Shrinkage
12 %
Sapwood Thickness
Texture
Medium
Crushing Strength
54 N/mm2
Grain
Straight
Bending Strength
78 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
13.000 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Susceptible
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Moderately permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Rapid
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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06 / EBONY BLACK
Botanical Name:
Diospyros ebenum
Family:
Ebenaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
India: Abnus, Acha, Bale, Dumbi, Ebans, Kakataki, Karemara, Karimaran, Karmara, Karu,
Karunthali, Karunthoverai, Kendhu, Mallali, Mushtimbe, Nallati, Nalluti, Shengutan,
Tai, Tuki, Tumbi, Tumiki Indonesia: Kaju-Hitam, Sora Philippines: Bolong Eta Sri
Lanka: Ceylon Ebony, Tendu Thailand: Makleua United Kingdom: Indian Ebony,
Marblewood
India, Sri Lanka
SIMILAR WOODS
Ebony African, Ebony Coromandel, Ebony Macassar, Persimmon
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Carvings
Furniture
Musical instruments
Piano keys
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
30-60 cm
Density
1.090 kg/m3
Tree Height
10-25 m
Hardness
1.043 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
5-10 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
21 %
Texture
Fine
Crushing Strength
65 N/mm2
Grain
Straight
Bending Strength
145 N/mm2
Floatability
Not floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
15.000 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
High
Durability
Very durable
Nailing-Screwing
Poor
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
High risk
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07 / HALDU
Botanical Name:
Adina cordifolia
Family:
Rubiaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Burma (Myanmar): Hnaw Cambodia: Kwao Indonesia: Lasi Malaysia: Meraga
Philippines: Adina Sri Lanka: Kolon Thailand: Kwao Vietnam: Gao-Vang
Bhutan, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia,
Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Moldings
Musical instruments
Panelling
Plywood
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
50-100 cm
Density
700 kg/m3
Tree Height
30-40 m
Hardness
488 kgf
Volumetric Shrinkage
9%
Sapwood Thickness
Texture
Fine
Crushing Strength
55 N/mm2
Grain
Straight
Bending Strength
90 N/mm2
Floatability
Floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
12.770 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Moderately durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Normal
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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08 / JABON
Botanical Name:
Anthocephalus indicus
Family:
Rubiaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Burma (Myanmar): Ma-U, Mau-Lettan-She India: Kadam Indonesia: Kelempajan
Malaysia: Kalempayan, Kelampo, Kelempayan, Kelepayan, Laran Philippines:
Kaatoan Bangkal Thailand: Krathum United Kingdom: Common Bur-Flower,
New Guinea Labula Vietnam: Gao, Tom
Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), Fiji, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal,
Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand,
Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Moldings
Musical instruments
Panelling
Plywood
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
100-160 cm
Density
416 kg/m3
Tree Height
40-50 m
Hardness
283 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
0-5 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
8%
Texture
Fine to medium
Crushing Strength
39 N/mm2
Grain
Straight
Bending Strength
75 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
8.756 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Little
Durability
Susceptible
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Rapid
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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09 / KEMPAS
Botanical Name:
Koompassia malaccensis
Family:
Caesalpiniaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Indonesia: Menggeris, Toemaling Malaysia: Impas, Mengris Thailand: Yuan
Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand
SIMILAR WOODS
Doussie, Heavy Impas, Tualang
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Carpentry
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Panelling
Plywood
Railroad ties
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
60-210 cm
Density
880 kg/m3
Tree Height
30-55 m
Hardness
815 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
5-10 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
14 %
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
66 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
113 N/mm2
Floatability
Not floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
23.000 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Fairly high
Durability
Moderately durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Poorly permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
High risk
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10 / KERANJI
Botanical Name:
Dialium patens
Family:
Caesalpiniaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Cambodia: Kralanh, Xoay Indonesia: Kerandjii, Krandjii Malaysia: Kuran Thailand:
Khleng, Klag
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines
SIMILAR WOODS
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Construction
Decking
Flooring
Joinery
Diameter
50-75 cm
Density
945 kg/m3
Tree Height
15-30 m
Hardness
1.086 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
7-8 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
12 %
Texture
Medium to fine
Crushing Strength
72 N/mm2
Grain
Interlocked
Bending Strength
134 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
16.000 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
High
Durability
Moderately durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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11 / KERUING
Botanical Name:
Dipterocarpus spp.
Family:
Dipterocarpaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Burma (Myanmar): Eng, Gurjun, In, Kanyin, Kanyin-Byu, Yang Cambodia: Chhoeu-Teal,
Dau France: Dau, Yang Germany: Yang India: Gurjun Indonesia: Keroeing Laos:
Mai Nhang, Mai Sat, Nhang Malaysia: Keruing Bajak, Keruing Beras, Keruing Gaga
Netherlands: Keroewing Philippines: Apitong Sri Lanka: Gurjun, Hora Thailand:
Yang, Yang Hin, Yang Na United Kingdom: White Kanyin, Yang Vietnam: Dau, Dzao Long,
Yang
Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines,
Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Bilinga, Kosipo, Mersawa
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Carpentry
Construction
Flooring
Joinery
Panelling
Plywood
Railroad ties
Veneer
Diameter
70-120 cm
Density
790 kg/m3
Tree Height
30-50 m
Hardness
402 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
5-7 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
19 %
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
65 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
115 N/mm2
Floatability
Not floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
16.610 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
High
Durability
Moderately durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Poorly permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
High risk
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12 / MAHOGANY ASIAN
Botanical Name:
Swietenia macrophylla
Family:
Meliaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Burma (Myanmar): Aguano France: Acajou Ètranger, Mahogani Grands Feuilles
Germany: Echtes Mahogany Italy: Mogano Malaysia: Cheria Mahogany Netherlands:
Mahok, Mahonie Portugal: Mogno Spain: Caoba, Domingo, Mara, Mogno,
Zopilozontecomacuahuitl United Kingdom: Bastard Mahogany, Baywood, Big-Leaf
Mahogany, Large-Leaved Mahogany, West Indian Mahogany United States of America:
Broadleaf Mahagony
Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
SIMILAR WOODS
Aboudikrou, Cedro, Sapelli, Sipo, Tiama
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Carpentry
Furniture
Joinery
Moldings
Musical instruments
Panelling
Plywood
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
60-130 cm
Density
600 kg/m3
Tree Height
40-60 m
Hardness
363 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
2-5 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
8%
Texture
Medium
Crushing Strength
54 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
85 N/mm2
Floatability
Floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
10.790 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Rapid
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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13 / MERANTI
Botanical Name:
Shorea curtisii
Family:
Dipterocarpaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Germany: Dunkelrotes Meranti, Hellrotes Meranti, Rotes Meranti Indonesia: Merah-Tua,
Meranti Bunga, Meranti Ketung, Meranti Merah Malaysia: Binatoh, Engbang Chenak,
Meranti Bukit, Meranti Bunga Sengawan, Meranti Daun Basar, Nemesu, Oba Suluk, Seraya
Bukit, Seraya Daun United Kingdom: Dark Red Seraya, Light Red Meranti, Light Red
Seraya, Red Meranti
Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand
SIMILAR WOODS
Aboudikrou, Balau Red, Durian, Jequitiba, Kosipo, Lauan Red, Mahogany African, Niangon,
Okoume, Sapelli, Sipo, Tiama
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Carpentry
Carvings
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Moldings
Musical instruments
Panelling
Plywood
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
60-120 cm
Density
680 kg/m3
Tree Height
40-50 m
Hardness
411 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
4-8 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
13 %
Texture
Medium
Crushing Strength
52 N/mm2
Grain
Interlocked
Bending Strength
92 N/mm2
Floatability
Not floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
13.020 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Fairly high
Durability
Moderately durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Normal
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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14 / MERBAU
Botanical Name:
Intsia bijuga
Family:
Caesalpiniaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Australia: Kohu, Kwilau China: Kalabau Fiji: Vesi Indonesia: Mirabow Madagascar:
Hintsy, Hintzy Malaysia: Mirabow Papua New Guinea: Kwila Philippines: Ipil, Ipil
Laut Thailand: Lum-Paw Vietnam: Gonuoc
Fiji, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon
Islands, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Afrormosia, Balau Yellow, Doussie, Iroko, Jatoba, Makamong, Sipo, Teak
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Carpentry
Carvings
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Musical instruments
Panelling
Railroad ties
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
60-120 cm
Density
830 kg/m3
Tree Height
30-45 m
Hardness
855 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
5-8 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
8%
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
74 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
115 N/mm2
Floatability
Not floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
15.440 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Fairly high
Durability
Durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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15 / MINDI
Botanical Name:
Melia azedarach
Family:
Meliaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Cambodia: Dâk’ hiën China: Mindi Kechil France: Fleurs Lilas, Piment D’eau India:
Bakain, Bakarja, Bakarjan, Betain, Deikna, Dek, Drek, Ghora Nim, Mahanim, Mahanimba,
Mahnim, Malai Vembu, Mallan Nim, Mallay Vembu, Puvempu Indonesia: Gringging,
Marambung Laos: H’ienx, Kadau S’a:ngz Malaysia: Mindi Kecil Nepal: Bakaina,
Bakaino, Bakena Phillippines: Bagaluñga, Balagañgo, Paraiso Spain: Alilaila, Arbol
Enano, Lila, Lilayo, Mal Kohomba, Paraíso, Violeta Thailand: Khian, Lian, Lian-Baiyai
Uganda: Lira United Kingdom: Azedarach, Bead Tree, China Berry, China Tree, Persian
Lilac, Pride of India, Syringa
Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia,
Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Carvings
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Musical instruments
Panelling
Plywood
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
30-120 cm
Density
544 kg/m3
Tree Height
30-45 m
Hardness
513 kgf
Volumetric Shrinkage
13 %
Sapwood Thickness
Texture
Medium
Crushing Strength
40 N/mm2
Grain
Straight
Bending Strength
84 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
11.489 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Susceptible
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Poorly permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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16 / MONKEY POD
Botanical Name:
Pithecellobium saman
Family:
Leguminosae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Fiji: Sirsa, Vaivai Ni Vavalangi France: Gouannegoul, Saman Indonesia: Lara Laos:
Saman, Mysamsa Papua New Guinea: Marmar Philippines: Acacia, Palo de China
Thailand: Cham Cha, Kam Kram United Kingdom: Rain Tree, Saman Vietnam:
Còng
Fiji, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines
SIMILAR WOODS
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Carvings
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Moldings
Musical instruments
Panelling
Plywood
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
60-120 cm
Density
641 kg/m3
Tree Height
30-60 m
Hardness
431 kgf
Volumetric Shrinkage
6%
Sapwood Thickness
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
41 N/mm2
Grain
Straight
Bending Strength
70 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
7.500 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Little
Durability
Very durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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17 / NYATOH
Botanical Name:
Palaquium spp.
Family:
Sapotaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
India: Pali Malaysia: Mayang, Riam, Taban Netherlands: Balam Papua New
Guinea: Pencil Cedar Philippines: Nato Thailand: Kha-Nunnok United Kingdom:
Padang Vietnam: Chay
India, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines
SIMILAR WOODS
Douka
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Carpentry
Construction
Furniture
Flooring
Joinery
Moldings
Panelling
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
50-100 cm
Density
570 kg/m3
Tree Height
30-40 m
Hardness
462 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
4-9 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
5%
Texture
Medium
Crushing Strength
53 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
83 N/mm2
Floatability
Not floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
12.770 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
High
Durability
Moderately durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Poorly permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Normal to slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
High risk
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18 / OAK JAPANESE
Botanical Name:
Quercus mongolica
Family:
Fagaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Germany: Japan Eiche Japan: Kashiwa, Konara, Mizunara, Ohnara
China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Russia
SIMILAR WOODS
Bilinga, Limba, Oak European, Oak White American
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Panelling
Plywood
Veneer
Diameter
60-100 cm
Density
673 kg/m3
Tree Height
15-30 m
Hardness
617 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
2-8 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
16 %
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
52 N/mm2
Grain
Straight
Bending Strength
111 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
13.800 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Moderately durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Normal
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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19 / PERICOPSIS
Botanical Name:
Pericopsis mooniana
Family:
Leguminosae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Indonesia: Joemoek, Kayu Kuku, Kayu Laut, Kuku Malaysia: Kayu Laut, Nani Laut
Philippines: Makapilit Sri Lanka: Nedun United Kingdom: Nandu Wood, Nedun
Tree
Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka
SIMILAR WOODS
Afrormosia
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Carvings
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Moldings
Musical instruments
Panelling
Plywood
Railroad ties
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
30-70 cm
Density
769 kg/m3
Tree Height
30-40 m
Hardness
708 kgf
Volumetric Shrinkage
11 %
Sapwood Thickness
Texture
Fine
Crushing Strength
65 N/mm2
Grain
Interlocked
Bending Strength
122 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
14.934 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Poorly permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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20 / PUNAH
Botanical Name:
Tetramerista glabra
Family:
Theaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Brunei: Entuyut Indonesia: Bang Kalis, Paya, Punal Malaysia: Amat, Entuyut, Kuantan,
Larut, Larut Kuantan, Peda, Ponga, Punam, Tuyot
Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia
SIMILAR WOODS
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Carpentry
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Panelling
Railroad ties
Diameter
60-100 cm
Density
730 kg/m3
Tree Height
15-30 m
Hardness
451 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
4-7 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
17 %
Texture
Medium
Crushing Strength
66 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
105 N/mm2
Floatability
Not floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
16.300 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Moderately durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Poorly permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Rapid to normal
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
High risk
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21 / RENGAS
Botanical Name:
Melanorrhoea spp.
Family:
Anacardiaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Burma (Myanmar): Thayet Thitsi, Thitsi Indonesia: Gluta, Titsi Philippines: Lingas
Thailand: Rak United Kingdom: Black Varnish Tree, Borneo Rosewood, Straights
Mahogany
Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia,
Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Elm European
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Carvings
Construction
Furniture
Joinery
Moldings
Panelling
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
60-120 cm
Density
737 kg/m3
Tree Height
30-40 m
Hardness
617 kgf
Volumetric Shrinkage
8%
Sapwood Thickness
Texture
Fine to medium
Crushing Strength
58 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
109 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
13.200 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Fairly high
Durability
Moderately durable
Nailing-Screwing
Poor
Treatability
Poorly permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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22 / SATINWOOD CEYLON
Botanical Name:
Chloroxylon swietenia
Family:
Rutaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
France: Citronnier Ceylon Germany: Ostind Satin India: Bhera, Billu, Halda,
Mashwal, Mududad, Sali, Sengel Sri Lanka: Burutu United Kingdom: East Indian
Satinwood
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
SIMILAR WOODS
Movingui, Olon, Satinwood Andaman, Satinwood West Indian
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Carvings
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Moldings
Panelling
Railroad ties
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
30-90 cm
Density
993 kg/m3
Tree Height
15-20 m
Hardness
1.197 kgf
Volumetric Shrinkage
14 %
Sapwood Thickness
Texture
Fine
Crushing Strength
70 N/mm2
Grain
Interlocked
Bending Strength
116 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
14.200 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
High
Durability
Durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Poor
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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23 / SONOKELING
Botanical Name:
Dalbergia latifolia
Family:
Leguminosae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Belgium: Palissandre des Indes France: Palissandre Asie, Palissandre des Indes
Germany: Jacaranda, Ostindischer Palisander, Ostindisches Rosenholz India: Eravadi,
Kalaruk, Rosewood, Shima, Shisham, Sissoo, Sissua Indonesia: Java Palisander, Sana
Soengoe, Sonkeling Netherlands: Indisch Palissander United Kingdom: Bombay
Blackwood, East Indian Rosewood
India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Cam Lai, Cocobolo, Nelkar, Rosewood, Trac, Tulipwood, Voamboana
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Carvings
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Musical instruments
Panelling
Plywood
Railroad ties
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
50-130 cm
Density
849 kg/m3
Tree Height
20-25 m
Hardness
885 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
4-6 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
8%
Texture
Medium to coarse
Crushing Strength
65 N/mm2
Grain
Interlocked
Bending Strength
132 N/mm2
Floatability
Modulus of Elasticity
12.500 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Very durable
Nailing-Screwing
Poor
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
Slight risk
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24 / TEAK
Botanical Name:
Tectona grandis
Family:
Verbenaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Burma (Myanmar): Kyun Cambodia: May Sak France: Teck Germany: Burma
Teak, Indien Teak, Java Teak, Laos Teak, Rangoon Teak, Thailand Teak India: Kembal,
Ságwan, Semarang, Tadi, Tek Indonesia: Djati, Jati, Tek Italy: Teck Laos: May Sak
Malaysia: Djati Thailand: Jat, May Sak, Sak Vietnam: Gia Thi, Giati
Burma (Myanmar), Fiji, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Papua New
Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
Afrormosia, Amarillo, Basralocus, Bunglas, Dahat, Doussie, Iroko, Jatoba, Merbau,
Padouk Burma, Tali
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Boxes and crates
Construction
Decking
Exterior uses
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Moldings
Musical instruments
Turnery
Veneer
Diameter
50-100 cm
Density
670 kg/m3
Tree Height
20-40 m
Hardness
470 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
2-6 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
7%
Texture
Coarse
Crushing Strength
56 N/mm2
Grain
Straight
Bending Strength
98 N/mm2
Floatability
Not floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
13.740 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
High
Durability
Durable
Nailing-Screwing
Good
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
No risk
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25 / THINGAN
Botanical Name:
Hopea odorata
Family:
Dipterocarpaceae
COMMON NAMES
DISTRIBUTION
Burma (Myanmar): Sauchi, Thingan Net Cambodia: Koki France: Merawan
Germany: Merawan Indonesia: Cengal, Kawang, Merawan, Sanga, Sengal Italy:
Merawan Malaysia: Gagil, Merawan, Selangan, Selangan-Kasha, Sengol Papua New
Guinea: Light Hopea Philippines: Manggachapui Thailand: Mai Takien, Takhian,
Takien United Kingdom: Merawan Vietnam: Sao, Sau
Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia,
Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
SIMILAR WOODS
LOG & WOOD DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL & MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
MAIN USES
Boat building
Carpentry
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Joinery
Plywood
Railroad ties
Turnery
Diameter
60-120 cm
Density
700 kg/m3
Tree Height
25-45 m
Hardness
752 kgf
Sapwood Thickness
5-7 cm
Volumetric Shrinkage
9%
Texture
Medium
Crushing Strength
59 N/mm2
Grain
Straight or interlocked
Bending Strength
102 N/mm2
Floatability
Floatable
Modulus of Elasticity
15.600 N/mm2
WORKING PROPERTIES
DURABILITY & DRYING
Blunting Effect
Normal
Durability
Moderately durable
Nailing-Screwing
Poor
Treatability
Not permeable
Finishing
Good
Drying Rate
Slow
Gluing
Good
Risk of Distortion
High risk