Melunak 

Texture is moderately fine and even with shallowly to deeply interlocked grain.

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Machining: It is slightly difficult to difficult to resaw and is easy to slightly difficult to cross-cut. Planing is easy to slightly difficult and the quality of finish is generally smooth but the green material shows some grain pick-up in the radial direction.

 

Uses : Suitable for interior finishing, decorative works, panelling, mouldings, superior joinery, cabinet making, furniture, flooring, ornamental items, joists, railway sleepers, staircase and other light construction.

 

In Myanmar, similar timber is sold under the name of 'Burma Mahogany' or 'Thitka' and is a very popular wood for high class furniture.

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This timber is available in both PEFC and MyTLAS certification.