Durability:

Uses:

Marine constructions, lock gates, piling, fenders, bridge components, decking, outdoor furniture.

Working Properties:

Even though hard and heavy, timber works reasonably well but with severe blunting of cutting edges. It is necessary to reduce cutting angles and feed speeds.

Durability:

Moderately durable

Uses:

Heavy structural work, bridge and marine construction, sleepers, flooring and boat framing.

Working Properties:

The material saws cleanly, but is rather difficult to plane due to density, but dresses to a smooth finish with reduced cutting angle. Requires pre-drilling for nailing and screwing.

Durability:

Non durable

Uses:

Furniture, handles (for non striking tools), interior joinery and shop fitting, moulding and dowels.

Working Properties:

Works fairly well with both machines and hand tools, it trims reasonably well and can be glued, painted and stained satisfactorily.

Durability:

Moderately durable

Uses:

Heavy and light construction, decking, bridges, flooring, cills, vehicle floors and tie rail.

Working Properties:

Due to the range of species, the properties can vary. Straight grained material is capable of a clean finish, but some species having a heavy resin content can be difficult. Takes nails and screws well, but glueing properties can vary.

Durability:

Very durable

Uses:

Constructional purposes, trailers flooring and accessories.

Working Properties:

Works moderately well with both hand and machine tools. Cutters should be well sharpened to avoid trouble with raised grain. Takes nails and screws satisfactorily.

Durability:

Non durable

Uses:

Furniture components, turning, laminated products, domestic items (cutting boards and other kitchen utensils).

Working Properties:

Saws without difficulty, machine operations are easy and planed surfaces tend to be clean and smooth, nailing and screwing requires pre-drilling. Accepts stain and polish well.