Jelutong (Dyera costulata) wood is white or straw colored, and there is no differentiation between heartwood and sapwood. The texture is moderately fine and even, the grain is straight, and the luster is low. This wood is very easy to dry with little tendency to split or warp, but staining may cause trouble. It is easy to work, finishes well, and glues satisfactorily. Jelutong is often used in much the same manner as Basswood. Because of its low density and ease of working, it is great for carving, patternmaking and other small specialty wood items.
Features:
- Excellent carving stock
- Easy to dry with little tendency to split or warp
- Glues and finishes well
- Native to Malaysia where it is seen to be an important species
Specifications:
- Thickness: 2"
- Width: 2"
- Length: 12"
What's Included:
- (1) Jelutong - 2" x 2" x 12" Wood Carving Stock
Notes:
- Wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.
- Due to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.
- Cut from quality, kiln-dried stock. The grain runs with the longest dimension.
- Thin Stock is sawn to +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
- Carving and Turning Blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of the listed size.
- Plywood sizes are nominal, the dimensions are +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
- Larger blocks are sawn to +/- 1/4" of the listed size.
- Smaller blocks are sawn to +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
- Spindle stock, or stock that is 1-1/2" - 2" wide is sawn to +/-1/8" of the listed size.
