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Jelutong is technically a hardwood it originates from Malaysia, Borneo, and various regions in southeast Asia, it is soft and easily carved by hand.
Jelutong is technically a hardwood it originates from Malaysia, Borneo, and various regions in southeast Asia, it is soft and easily carved by hand.
Properties:
Properties:
Almost white/light yellow in appearance
Average dried weight: 28lbs/ft(450 kg/m)
Generally rated as non-durable to perishable regarding decay resistance, and also susceptible to insect attack.
Jelutong has a low density
Uniform appearance,
A soft, weak and rather brittle timber.
Jelutong is very easy to work with both hand and machine tools. Jelutong is soft and has dimensional stability, easy to carve.
Some gum buildup may occur on cutting tool.
Jeloung can be finished to a very smooth surface, takes stains, polish and varnish very well, and nails, screws and glues well.
Jelutong is typically used for pattern making, carving, pencils, matches, sculpture, boxes and crates, moulding, joinery, sliced veneer.The roots of Jelutong are used as a cork substitute.
Sustainability
Sustainability
Jelutong has been traditionally over harvested, and is a threatened species in many areas. It is a protected species in parts of Malaysia and Thailand.
Jelutong is believed to be available from well-managed sources.
This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, and is reported by the IUCN as being a species of least concern.
Material Handling:
Material Handling:
work in a well ventilated area when sanding Beech.
can cause eye irritation
splinters and cause irritation to the skin
(Paul Kaptein sculpture)
Protective Equipment:
Protective Equipment:
wear gloves
wear a dust mask
wear closely fitted eye protection
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