Lati
Family: FABACEAE
Scientific name: Amphimas ferrugineus / Amphimas pterocarpoides
Pilot Name: Lati
END USES
Flooring / Furniture, components / Wood frame house / Interior joinery / Boxes and crates / Moulding / Interior panelling / Sliced veneer
WOOD DESCRIPTION
Color: Yellow brown
Sapwood: Not clearly demarcated
Texture: Coarse
Grain: Straight
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Mean | Std dev | |
|---|---|---|
| Specific gravity | 0,82 | 0,06 |
| Coeff. of volumetric shrinkage | 0,69% | 0,05% |
| Total tangential shrinkage (TS) | 10,8% | 0,9% |
| (normal moisture, at 12%) | ||
NATURAL DURABILITY
Fungi: Moderately durable
Dry wood borers: Susceptible
Termites: Moderately durable
Use class: Class 2 – Inside or under cover
DRYING
Drying rate: Slow
Risk of distortion: High risk
Risk of casehardening: Yes
Risk of cracking: High risk
Risk of collapse: No
SAWING AND MACHINING
Sawing: Quite easy
Peeling: Not recommended
Slicing: Good
ASSEMBLING
Nailing/Screwing: Good (pre-boring)
Gluing: Correct