Plantation Teak - Rough Cut Lumber
Plantation Teak - Rough Cut Lumber - 4/4 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Plantation Teak - Rough Cut Lumber
Description
Description
Plantation teak – Rough Cut Lumber
Scientific name: Tectona grandis
Origin: Grown on plantations in Africa, Asia and Latin America
Average weight: 40.9 lb/ft3 (655 kg/m3)
Common Uses: Ship and boat building (interior and exterior), veneer, furniture, sculpture, turning and specialty objets.
Color/Appearance: Heartwood tends to be golden or medium brown, while sapwood is a pale beige. Darker brown grain may also be present across the boards, as may orange streaks.
Shrinkage :
Radial: 2.6%
Tangential: 5.3%
Volumetric: 7.2%
T/R ratio: 2
Workability: Overall easy to work, Plantation Teak has a lower silica content than that of Burmese Teak, due to the nature of the soils in which it is grown. Therefore, it will have a less blunting effect on the blades than Burmese teak. It glues and finishes well. However, it is recommended to wipe the wood surface with a solvent before gluing to ensure that the glue adheres properly.
Density: Janka hardness 1,070 lbf - For comparison: White pine 420 lbf – Yellow Birch 1,260 lbf
