Wood inspector

Family: Thymelaeaceae

Common names: Melawis, Ramin

Distributed in: Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines (Oceania and S.E. Asia)

Distribution overview: Part of a group consisting of small to large trees distributed in peat swamp forests in Malaysia, parts of Sumatra, the west coast of Borneo, and the Philippines.

Common uses: Broom handles, Building materials, Carvings, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Core Stock, Crossties, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Factory flooring, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Handles, Hatracks, Interior construction, Interior trim, Kitchen cabinets, Living-room suites, Millwork, Moldings, Office furniture, Paneling , Parquet flooring, Plain veneer, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Railroad ties, Rustic furniture, Shafts/Handles, Turnery, Veneer

Environment profile: Status has not been officially assessed

Tree size: Tree height is 10-20 m

Colors: the heart isStraw brown, White to creamand the sapwoodWhite, Yellow.The grain isStraight, the textureFine to mediumand the luster Planed surfaces are rather lusterless

Natural durability: Susceptible to insect attack, Very durable

Odor: No distinct taste

Kiln Schedules: T3 - C2 (4/4); T2 - C1 (8/4) US

Kiln Drying Rate: Slow

Drying Defects: Checking, Splitting

Ease of Drying: Moderately Difficult to Difficult

Comments: Abnormal Wood TissueBands of tension wood may be present, and large trees are reported to often have a central core of abnormal wood tissue. The tissue is described as grey-green or yellowish-green in color, up to 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter, and is full of galleries from borer attackCrystal DepositsCrystals are abundant.

Blunting Effect: Moderate

Cutting Resistance: Moderate to saw

Gluing: Good gluing properties

Nailing: Pre-boring recommended, Tends to split during nailing

Planing: Yields clean surfaces

Resistance to Impregnation: Resistant sapwood

Response to hand tools: Good response to hand tools

Sanding: Yields clean surfaces

Steam bending: Unsuitable

Screwing: Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult ; Turning: Very Good to Excellent Results

Polishing: Very Good to Excellent; Staining: Good staining qualities ;