Wood inspector

Family: Combretaceae

Common names: Chasemiich, Chieu lieu, Esemi, Indian Laurelwood, Kil, Kung, Tilautaea

Distributed in: Cambodia, China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam (Oceania and S.E. Asia)

Distribution overview: Distributed throughout India and Burma, except in the dry regions of Rajasthan. It is found at elevations of up to 3000 feet (900 m), and is commonly associated with Teak (Tectona grandis) and other important timber trees.

Common uses: Beams, Boards, Boat building, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Canoes, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Concrete formwork, Construction, Core Stock, Crossties, Decks, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Dressed boards, Factory construction, Farm vehicles, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Form work, Foundation posts, Framing, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Paneling , Piling, Railroad ties, Turnery, Veneer, Wheel spokes, Wheels

Environment profile: Status has not been officially assessed

Tree size: Trunk diameter is 100-150 cm

Colors: the heart isYellow - creamy , Yellowish gray and the sapwoodWhite, Yellow.The grain isStraight, the textureUnevenand the lusterMedium

Natural durability: Susceptible to attack by insect borers , Susceptible to insect attack

Kiln Drying Rate: Very slow

Drying Defects: Distortion, Splitting

Ease of Drying: Slowly

Comments: Fruit produced by the tree is used for medicinal purposes, and occasionally for tanning and dyeing purposes

Blunting Effect: Slight dulling effect on cutting tools

Cutting Resistance: Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult to saw

Gluing: Fairly Easy to Very Easy

Nailing: Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult, Pre-boring required

Resistance to Impregnation: Responds well to preservative treatment

Response to hand tools: Smooth surfaces are difficult to obtain

Veneering qualities: Suitable for peeling, Suitable for veneers

Turning: Very Good to Excellent Results

Polishing: Very Good to Excellent;