Indonesian Light/Dark Red Maranti Sawn Timber

Indonesian Light/Dark Red Maranti Sawn Timber:
Because of the number of species, these details are very general. In the first group the colour is pale pink to red, and in the second it is medium to dark red-brown with white resin streaks. Both have interlocked grain and a rather coarse texture. Drying is usually fairly rapid, without serious degrade. Both timbers are stable in use, but the first light red group is much weaker than the darker timbers. Both types have medium bending and crushing strengths, low stiffness and shock resistance and a poor steam-bending rating. They work well with both hands and machine tools, hold screws and nails satisfactorily, can be glued easily and produce a good finish when filled. It is used for interior joinery, light structural work, domestic flooring, cheap furniture, interior framing, exterior joinery, cladding, shop fitting and boat building. Available with more than 30 ft in length and more than 15 inches in width.