| Botanical Name |
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Dryobalanops spp |
| Family |
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Dipterocarpaceae |
| Other names |
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| Distribution |
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D. aromatica very common in certain areas and usually occur gregariously on low hills. D. oblongifolia usually restricted to swampy areas and low-lying valleys. |
| Sapwood |
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Well-defined and yellowis brown in colour. |
| Grain |
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Straight or slightly interlocked or sometimes deeply interlocked. |
| Texture |
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Moderately coarse and even. |
| Working Properties |
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| Planning |
Easy |
Finish |
Smooth to moderately smooth |
| Boring |
Easy |
Finish |
Smooth |
| Turning |
Easy |
Finish |
Moderately Smooth |
| Nailing |
n.a |
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| Uses |
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Suitable for heavy and medium construction, heavy-duty flooring, beams, joists, rafters, furniture, door and window frames, tool handles, pallets, boxes and crates. |