Wood inspector

Family:

Common names: Kaula, Machilus, Pau hoi, Re Vang, Saneng

Distributed in: China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines (Oceania and S.E. Asia)

Distribution overview: Species in the Machilus genus are distributed in India, Malay Archipelago, and northward to the Philippines, Japan, and China.

Common uses: Beams, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Chairs, Chests, Clogs, Concealed parts (Furniture), Concrete formwork, Construction, Decks, Decorative plywood, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Factory construction, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Form work, Foundation posts, Framing, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Joists, Kitchen cabinets, Light construction, Living-room suites, Office furniture, Planks, Plywood, Porch columns, Radio - stereo - TV cabinets, Rafters, Roofing, Rough construction, Windows

Product sources: Shavings from the timber are reported to contain a mucilaginous extract which is used as hair pomade in China.

Environment profile: Rare The environmental profile of this species within its natural habitat has not been officially assessed

Tree size: Mature trees attain heights of up to 80 feet (24 m), with trunk diameters of 24 to 30 inches, (60 to 75 cm), sometimes reaching 36 inches (90 cm). They develop fairly straight and well formed boles that are often 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 m) long

Colors: the heart isBrownand the sapwoodYellowish, Yellowish brown.The grain isIrregular, the textureMediumand the luster Wood surface may be dull to lustrous, depending upon species

Natural durability: Moderately resistant to decay, Perishable

Odor: No distinctive taste

Ease of Drying: Thick Stock Requires Care

Comments: The wood is described as heavy, moderately tough, and hard

Boring: Fairly easy to very easy

Carving: Fairly Easy to Very Easy

Gluing: Fair to Good Results

Mortising: Poor to Very Poor

Moulding: Poor to Very Poor

Movement in Service: Poor to Very Poor

Nailing: Pre-Boring Recommended

Planing: Very Good to Excellent

Sanding: Poor to Very Poor Results

Steam bending: Fairly Easy to Very Easy

Screwing: Pre-boring recommended ; Turning: Fairly Easy to Very Easy

Staining: Very Good to Excellent;