Tonka Bean Wood Timber Log Usage: Marine Constructions

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Tree description:-
Bole length : bole 18-25 m, tree height 30-50 m
Diameter : 0.30-1.50 m
Log shape : straight, cylindrical; tree base with thick root spurs or buttresses

Wood description:-
Sapwood : distinct, yellowish brown
Heartwood : reddish brown or purplish brown with light yellowish brown purplish streaks and upon exposure becoming light brown or yellowish brown
Grain : generally interlocked
Texture : fine to medium

Processing:-
Sawing : difficult; power required; blunting effect: moderate
Drying : difficult, slow and with care; risk of distortion and checking: more or less high
Machining : difficult, due to hardness and interlocked grain
Gluing : poor, special precautions necessary
Nailing : pre-boring necessary
Finishing : good if interlocked grain not present
Veneering : slices good

Natural durability:-
Decay fungi : very good
Termites : very good
Marine borers : poor to moderate

Treatability(heartwood):-
Poor

End uses:-
Marine constructions, industrial flooring, heavy carpentry, decorative veneer, turnery, sleepers, bridges