Meranti
Typically it has a dark reddish or purplish brown; commonly with white resin streaks present. Grain can be straight or interlocked. With coarse texture and low natural luster.
- Hardwoods
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Interior
Overview
The color of Meranti heartwood varies sharply from dark red to light red-brown and from pale pink to pink-red. Given the diversity of tree types and their region of origin, for the Shorea red Meranti species there will always be differences in shades and weights in a delivery of timber. The pink grey sapwood is 20-50 mm thick and distinct from the heartwood.
Available Thickness:
2" (50mm).
Working Properties
Typically easy to work, though any interlocked grain can present problems during planning, and Dark Red Meranti is reported to have very poor steam-bending properties. Some species may have a slight blunting effect on tools due to small levels of silica present in the wood. Glues, stains, and finishes well.
Features
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SawingSawing
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DrillingDrilling
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CarvingCarving
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ScrewingScrewing
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GluingGluing
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FinishingFinishing