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Fijian Mahogany

Posted on April 13, 2012 by touchwood

SUGGESTED USES Suitable for all manner of dressed lines including moldings Moldings Paneling General joinery work Making furniture Possibly boat planking and decking Carving Light handles Drawing boards Light construction Cases etc Download Factsheet Plantation grown Fijian mahogany, also known … Continue reading →

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Fiji Kauri

Posted on April 13, 2012 by touchwood

SUGGESTED USES Excellent woodworking properties A high degree of stabilit Valued for turnery and carving Used for decorative and utilitarian purposes such as paneling and bench top Furniture manufacturing Suitability for boat planking, decking, masks, spars, and oar Suitable for … Continue reading →

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Kaudamu

Posted on April 13, 2012 by touchwood

SUGGESTED USES Extremely versatile timber Suitable for joinery Interior paneling Moulding Furniture Covered Flooring Light tool handles Novelties Light construction Download Factsheet PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: Heartwood is pink to light brown in color. Sapwood is cream to pale brown, darkening on … Continue reading →

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Kauvula

Posted on April 13, 2012 by touchwood

SUGGESTED USES Excellent timber for fine molding Interior Finishing Making furniture Joinery Stained paneling Download Factsheet PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: Heartwood and sapwood are not differentiated, being straw to pale cream in colour. Texture is intermediate. The timber is generally straight grained … Continue reading →

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