Htoo Wood-Based Industry

Myanmar Pyinkadowood (Xylia dolabriformis)

Strength : Pyinkado is a hard and extremely strong timber possessing high strength properties.

Movement : Medium. Shrinkage from green to oven-dry is approximately 3.3% radially and 6.7% tangentially.

Durability & Preservation : Very durable and resistant to termite attack, but not entirely immune from it. It is also resistant to marine borers. The heartwood is extremely resistant to preservative treatment and sapwood is moderately resistant.

Specific gravity : 0.779 green and 0.816 air dry. Extremely heavy, 1150 kg/m3 (72lb/ft3)green and 890 kg/m3 (56 lb/ft3) air dry.

Working Properties : Hard to saw and work in all machine processes. It is also hard to work with hand tools. Sawing green is preferable. It has a severe blunting effect on cutting edges, but with moderate care a fine, smooth finish can be obtained. Predrilling is necessary in nailing.

Polishing & Staining : Take an excellent and lasting polish. Very attractive after polishing.
 

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