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The Wonderful World of Wood:
Ramin:
- "Gonystylus macrophyllum"
Other Names:
- Melawis {Malaysia}.
- Ramin telur {Sarawak}.
Sources:
- Southeast Asia.
Tree Characteristics:
- A tree of medium size, reaching about 80ft in height, with a long straight trunk about 2ft in diameter.
Characteristics of the wood:
- A moderately fine even textured wood, usually straight grained but can be slightly interlocked .
- A rather plain wood, with pale creamy brown heartwood and sapwood.
- It is a perishable wood unsuited to exterior use.
Workability:
- It works reasonably well with hand and machine tools, but cutting across the grain can cause break out if the cutting edges are not sharp.
- It glues well.
Average dried weight:
- 41lb/cuft.
Finishing:
- It takes stain, paint and varnish well, and polishes satisfactorily.
Common uses:
- Furniture.
- Interior joinery.
- Turnery.
- Toys.
- Carving.
- Flooring.
- Veneer.
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