Workability

Timber works moderately well with hand and machine tools, requires a slow feed in sawing, a 10-degree cutting angle is suggested for planing prevent tearing; good gluing; takes a satisfactory finish. Poor steam- bending characteristics.

End-Uses

• Sleepers
• Heavy carpentry
• Poles
• Bridges (parts in contact with water or ground)
• Hydraulic works (seawater)
• Vehicle or container flooring
• Industrial or heavy flooring
• Flooring
• Cabinetwork (high class furniture)
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