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Teak (Tectona grandis)
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| Other names: |
Kyun sagwan, teku, teka.
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South and Southeast Asia, Africa, Caribbean
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| Characteristics: |
Coarse uneven texture with oily feel. Straight or wavy-grained, according to origin. Burma teak is a uniform golden brown; others are darker and more marked.
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| Workability: |
Good
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41lb/cubic foot (660kg/cubic meter)
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Interior and exterior joinery, boatbuilding, exterior and garden furniture, plywood, turning, veneer.
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| Finishing: |
Good
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