Monkey Pod, Raintree (Samanea Saman)

Now Available

OPS Forestry in conjunction with our Fiji mill partner would like to present the opportunity to purchase Fiji Monkeypod milled to your specifications.


Fiji Monkeypod is rated as durable to very durable regarding decay resistance, Monkeypod is also resistant to most insect attacks. Monkeypod is called by many different names in many different cultures, and its lumber is likewise used for a number of different purposes, ranging from construction purposes to fine furniture.

SUPPLY OPPORTUNITIY DETAILS

AD KD Select FAS KD Lumber, 2nd Grade KD Lumber, Posts and Beams

COMMON USES

Veneer, plywood, millwork/trim, carving, cabinetry, furniture, musical instruments (guitars and ukuleles), and other small specialty wood items.

APPEARANCE

Color tends to be a golden to dark brown, sometimes with darker streaks. Sapwood is usually thin and yellow/white, clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Monkeypod is sometimes seen with highly figured curly or wild grain patterns.

SPECIFICATIONS

COLOUR

AD DENSITY – KG/M3

ORIGIN

HARDNESS JANKA KN

DURABILITY ABOVE GROUND

DURABILITY IN GROUND

Dark Brown
580 – 1000 Hard
Asia-Pacific
4-8 Medium
Class2
Class2

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