Kembang Semangkok Sawn Timber

Kembang Semangkok

Species:

Scaphium spp.

Density:

515 - 755 kg/m3

Natural durability:

Moderately durable under exposed condition

Preservative treatment:

Easy to treat

Color and texture:

The sapwood is lighter in shade than and merges gradually into the heartwood, which is yellow-brown, light buff or light brown. Texture is slightly coarse and uneven, due to the broad rays and wide layers of parenchyma. Grain is straight or shallowly interlocked

Strength properties:

The timber is fairly strong (Strength Group C)

Machining properties:

Easy to resaw and cross-cut. Planing is easy and the surface produced is generally smooth, although occasionally some pick-up grain has been noted in radially sawn material

Nailing properties:

Good

Drying:

Seasons fairly rapidly with only very slight degrade. The timber prone to stain and slight end-checking; splitting has also been noted during drying. Shrinkage is fairly high

Uses:

Very suitable for interior finishing, panelling, furniture manufacturer, fancy veneer