Bakimu (Acer cultratum)
Family: Aceraceae
Common names: Bakimu, Bankimu, Chindia, Chitulia, Dhadonjra, Dudh-kainju, Dumitha, Gadkimu, Itaya-kaede, Japanese maple, Jerimu, Kabasi, Kainchli, Kainjli, Kakru, Kancheli, Kanjar, Kanzal, Kilpattar, Laur, Pata, Potli, Tarkhana, Tian, Tikta, Tilani, Trekhan
Distributed in: India, Japan (Oceania and S.E. Asia)
Common uses: Agricultural implements, Brush backs & handles, Cabinetmaking, Flooring, Food containers, Fuelwood, Furniture, Heavy construction, Joinery, Light construction, Millwork, Musical instruments, Paneling, Poles, Posts, Sporting Goods, Turnery, Veneer: decorative
Tree size: Trunk diameter is 100-150 cm
Colors: the heart isWhite, White to creamand the sapwoodWhite to yellow, Yellow.The grain isWeak figure, the textureFineand the lusterMedium
Natural durability: Non-durable, Perishable
Comments: General finishing qualities are rated as satisfactory
Gluing: Fairly Easy to Very Easy
Planing: Fairly Easy to Very Easy
Response to hand tools: Easy to machine
Veneering qualities: Suitable for peeling, There is slight to moderate drying degrade and the potential for buckles and splits
Turning: Very Good to Excellent Results
Polishing: Satisfactory; Staining: Finish is generally satisfactory;
- Numerical data Metric
- Numerical data English
- Strength properties
- References
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Density (dry weight) = 38-45 lbs/cu. ft.
Anon,1963,Indian Woods: Their Identification, Properties and uses. Vol.II Linaceae,to Moringaceae,Manager of Publications, Delhi, IndiaBrown, W.H.,1978,Timbers of the World, No.5 Philippines and Japan,TRADA, Red Booklet SeriesGamble, J.S.,1902,A Manual of Indian Timbers,Sampson Low, Marston & Co. LondonI.U.F.R.O.,1973,Veneer Species of the World,Assembled at F.P.L. Madison on behalf of I.U.F.R.O. Working Party on,Slicing and Veneer Cutting
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