Tall Australian hardwood used principally for flooring timber.
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AGBA
African straight grained hardwood timber durable for marine use.
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AFROMOSIA
African fine straight grained hardwood timber. Dark coloured, easily hand worked and acceptable for marine use.
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BLUE GUM
Australian hardwood timber, durable for marine use with larger straight components, i.e. keel, sawn frames, etc.
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GREENHEART
Tough American hardwood timber with high marine durability, prized for keels, etc.
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HARDWOOD
A description applied to woods from deciduous broad-leafed trees (Angiosperms). The term has no reference to the actual hardness of the wood.
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IROKO
African straight grained hardwood timber durable for marine use. Unpleasant and acrid sawdust in processing.
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JARRAH
A durable Australian red hardwood with fire resisting properties.
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LOCUST WOOD
Quality American hardwood timber with high marine durability, treenails.
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LIGNUM VITAE
Very dense oily African hardwood used for propeller shaft bearings.
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QUEENSLAND MAPLE
Australian light coloured hardwood prized for interior decorative furnishing and panelling.
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