Frake
Family: COMBRETACEAE
Scientific name: Terminalia superba
Pilot Names: Fraké, Limba
END USES
Seats / Furniture, components / Veneer for plywood / Interior joinery / Light carpentry / Moulding / Interior panelling / Sliced veneer / Wood-ware / Glued laminated
WOOD DESCRIPTION
Color: Light yellow
Sapwood: Not demarcated
Texture: Medium
Grain: Straight or interlocked
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Mean | Std dev | |
|---|---|---|
| Specific gravity | 0,54 | 0,07 |
| Coeff. of volumetric shrinkage | 0,42% | 0,07% |
| Total tangential shrinkage (TS) | 6,1% | 0,9% |
| (normal moisture, at 12%) | ||
NATURAL DURABILITY
Fungi: Poorly durable
Dry wood borers: Susceptible
Termites: Susceptible
Use class: Class 1 – Inside (no dampness)
DRYING
Drying rate: Rapid
Risk of distortion: No risk or very slight risk
Risk of casehardening: No
Risk of cracking: No risk or very slight risk
Risk of collapse: No
SAWING AND MACHINING
Sawing: Easy
Peeling: Good
Slicing: Good
ASSEMBLING
Nailing/Screwing: Good
Gluing: Correct