Movingui

Movingui


Other names:  Barre, Ayanran, Ayan, Distemonanthus, Bonsamdua, Eyen,


Botanical name: Distemonanthus benthamianus


Density: Green 840 - 950 kg/m3

     Seasoned 730 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)


Durability: Moderately durable


Grain: Slightly / occasionally Interlocked


Texture: Medium


Heartwood: Yellow - yellowish brown


Sapwood: narrow straw / yellow fairly distinct from heartwood


Sawing: Easy (Moderate / severe blunting effect)


Drying: Medium

              Risk of distortion: Slight

              Risk of checking: Slight


Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain


Wood bending: Moderate


Gluing: Good


Nailing: Holding properties - Good


Finishing: Good


End uses: Interior & exterior joinery, Domestic flooring, Vats for chemicas, Boat building & fitting