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Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:16:07 -0600
Subject: [Puptcrit] jetutong wood


http://www.woodbin.com/ref/wood/jelutong.htm has this info on jelutong wood.

      Name Jelutong (Dyera costulata)
      Type Hardwood.
      Other Names Also known as jelutong bukit, jelutong paya.
      Sources  Grows in Malaysia, Borneo, and Sumatra.
      Appearance  Straight grained with fine, even texture. Creamy-white 
sapwood and heartwood, maturing to a pale straw-yellow.
      Physical Props Light, soft, brittle, and weak with good stability in 
service, low decay resistance, and a poor steam bending rating.
      Working Props Works easily with both hand and power tools and planes 
to a nice, clean surface. Glues, screws, and nails without difficulty. 
Stains, paints, and varnishes fairly well.
      Uses  Popular for model making, patterns, wooden shoes, battery 
separators, and drawing boards. Also used for interior joinery and corestock 
for doors. Excellent wood for carving and sculpture due to its softness. 
Latex in the wood is extracted for chewing gum.


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