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Saligna is scattered across South Africa, but originally comes from Australia. It is difficult to dry, and the local wood not very durable, but it is easy to machine and finish and it is fairly well priced.

benches, flooring, laboratory counters, school desks, utility applications

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Rosewood - Brazilian

With its outstanding strength-to-weight ratio, density, stability and resonance, it is easy to see why Brazilian Rosewood became the wood synonymous with "rosewood" in the world of both acoustic and electric guitar building, in the last century. It is also renowned for its use in fine furniture, cabinetry, as veneer and paneling, and more. Its wide popularity and huge demand led to its eventual placement on CITES Appendix I, back in early 1992. Not only is it illegal to import or export the wood from one country to another, but it is also illegal export finished products containing the legendary Dalbergia.The wood is typically a dark chocolate brown, although it can possess varying degrees of reddish or purplish tint, as well as having a variety of secondary colors sometimes woven in to its grains. Grain patterns can run the gamut -- from straight, to interlocked, wavy or irregular -- with a medium texture that can be quite porous. Brazilian Rosewood is generally considered a cooperative working wood, although its density requires sharp tools and blades. It finishes well and has a nice natural luster, although -- with its high natural oil content -- it can be difficult to glue.

cabinetry, flooring, furniture, musical Instruments, specialty items, turned objects, veneer

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Oak - French

countertops, flooring, furniture

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Olive - Tropical

Moderate blunting effect on tools. The timber nails, screws and glues without difficulty and can be stained and polished to an excellent finish.

flooring, furniture, veneer

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Oak - Local grown English

This oak has a very good steam bending classification, but is liable to blue stain if in contact with iron compounds. Moderate to severe blunting effect on cutting edges. The wood takes waxing, fuming and polishing very well.

boatbuilding, cabinetry, cooperage, flooring, furniture, veneer

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Merbau

Merbau comes from East Africa, South East Asia and Australia. It is heavy with medium strength, has some gum exudation which can dull blades during cutting. Dye deposits can cause staining if untreated. It is a very durable timber and it glues and finishes well.

construction, flooring, joinery, pergolas

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Meranti

Meranti is probably the most popular 'value for money' species when it comes to joinery here in South Africa. Bending and crushing strengths are medium, but resistance to shock loads is low. Works well with hand and machine tools with only a slight blunting effect on cutting edges. Produces a good finish when filled.

drawers, flooring, interior framing, joinery

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Keruing

This hard and heavy timber comes from Southeast Asia. It is high in bending and crushing strength. Heavy resin exudation can be a visual problem, but actually aids in preserving the timber. As a result it is excellent as an outdoor utility timber.

flooring, furniture, outdoor utilities

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Karri

High bending and crushing strengths and stiffness. Difficult to work with hand tools, and has a moderate to severe blunting effect on machine tools. It can be glued, stained and polished satisfactorily.

boatbuilding, construction, flooring

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Jarrah

This Eucalyptus species comes from West and S-W Australia. It is difficult to dry, machine and work with hand tools. It is very hard and heavy, but glues and polishes well. It is highly durable and as a result is commonly used for exterior applications in Australia. Jarrah burl is highly desired by woodturners for its rich, warm colour and beautiful grain.

countertops, decking, flooring, furniture, turnings

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Iatandza

Iatandza is a durable timber with a coarse texture that comes from West Africa. It is not a common species, but is fairly durable and not too difficult to work. It's mahogany type grain with a walnut type colour could make for an interesting floor or some custom cabinetry.

cabinetry, flooring, specialty wood items

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Garapa

Garapa is a hard-wearing and durable timber that starts out golden to yellowish brown and ages to a lovely grey with time. It comes from South America and is one of our most popular decking options. We have it in both decking and structural sizes. Despite its hardness and density, it is relatively easy to work and it glues and finishes well.

decking, flooring, pergolas

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Ekki

Azobe is an extremely heavy and dense wood that comes from West Africa. It is a good load-bearing timber for outdoor use and excellent for marine applications. It can be difficult to work but is very durable and resistant to decay.

boatbuilding, bridges, construction, decking, flooring, marine construction, railway sleepers

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Camphor

For its weight, Camphor exhibits extremely good strength properties. It has low stiffness and resistance to shock loads, and medium crushing strength. The wood works easily with both hand and machine tools. It nails, screws and glues satisfactorily, stains easily and can be brought to a very good finish. A very durable wood. The heartwood is light in colour, but often with rather attractive darker streaks running through it.

cabinetry, flooring, furniture, joinery, panelling

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Ash - European

Almost indistinguishable from American Ash in look, but often found in wider boards and whiter/clearer in colour. Suitable for countertops, cabinets, and interior furniture. A good timber for steam bending, and could be used for small parts on boats. Not particularly durable.

baseball bats, boxes, crates, flooring, millwork, tool handles, turned objects

M3	LENGTH	THICKNESS	TOTAL WIDTH	+- PCS
0.1	2.45	26mm	1570mm	9-12
0.1	2.45	38mm	1075mm	6-9
0.1	2.45	50mm	816mm	4-7

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