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Teak Lumber
Name
Teak (Tectona grandis)
Type
Hardwood.
Other
Names
Also known as Burma teak, Rangoon teak, moulmein teak, gia
thi, jati sak, kyun, mai sak, rosawa, and many other local
names.
Sources
Grows in Indonesia, India, and Central America.
Appearance
Generally straight grained with a coarse, uneven texture,
medium luster and an oily feel. Yellow brown to dark golden
brown heartwood and grayish or white sapwood.
Physical
Properties
Moderately hard and heavy, with low stiffness and shock resistance,
moderate bending strength, moderate steam bending, and excellent
decay resistance and dimensional stability. Good acid resistance.
Working
Properties
Works reasonbly well with hand or machine tools but silica
in wood is tough on cutting edges and machine dust can be
an irritant. Good turning and carving properties. Gluing best
done on freshly cut surfaces due to oily nature. Pre-drilling
recommended for screwing and nailing. Stains and finishes
well although natural oils can cause adhesion difficulties.
Uses
Has numerous uses including ship building (especially decks),
indoor or outdoor furniture, high class joinery, flooring,
paneling, plywood, decorative veneers, turnery, carving, chemical
tanks and vats.
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