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About
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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