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Clicking any heading in the main data area (at right) will scroll the page back to this top position. Use the following links to jump to the associated section in the main data. Comments Common Names Common Uses Countries of Distribution Family Name Gluing Grain Heartwood Color Luster Natural Durability Numerical Data Planing Polishing References Regions of Distribution Response to Hand Tools Sapwood Color Scientific Name Staining Strength Properties Synonyms Texture Trade Name Tree Size Turning Veneering Qualities Scientific Name Acer cultratum Trade Name Bakimu Family Name Aceraceae Synonyms Acer mono, Acer pictum Common Names Bakimu, Bankimu, Chindia, Chitulia, Dhadonjra, Dudh-kainju, Dumitha, Gadkimu, Itaya-kaede, Japanese maple, Jerimu, Kabasi, Kainchli, Kainjli, Kakru, Kancheli, Kanjar, Kanzal, Kilpattar, Laur, Pata, Potli, Tarkhana, Tian, Tikta, Tilani, Trekhan Regions of Distribution Oceania and S.E. Asia Countries of Distribution  [VIEW MAP] India, Japan Common Uses Agricultural implements, Brush backs & handles, Cabinetmaking, Flooring, Food containers, Fuelwood, Furniture, Heavy construction, Joinery, Light construction, Millwork, Musical instruments, Paneling, Poles, Posts, Sporting Goods, Turnery, Veneer: decorative Heartwood Color White Red Purple Brown White to cream Red Reddish brown Sapwood Color White Yellow White to yellow Grain Figure Closed Even Straight Growth rings (figure) Wavy Distinct (figure) Other (figure) Weak (figure) Straight Clear growth rings (figure) Weak figure Wavy Other figure Distinct figure Texture Fine Fine Luster Medium Lustrous Natural Durability Perishable Non-durable Non durable Tree Size Tree height is 20-30 m Trunk diameter is 100-150 cm Comments General finishing qualities are rated as satisfactory Gluing Fairly Easy to Very Easy Easy to glue Planing Fairly Easy to Very Easy Easy to plane Response to Hand Tools Easy to Work Easy to machine Turning Fairly Easy to Very Easy Very Good to Excellent Results Fair to Good Results Good results Easy to turn Veneering Qualities Difficult to veneer Suitable for peeling There is slight to moderate drying degrade and the potential for buckles and splits Diifficult to veneer Polishing Fair to Good Results Satisfactory results Staining Fair to Good Results Finish is generally satisfactory Strength Properties Density (dry weight) = 38-45 lbs/cu. ft. Numerical Data Item Green Dry English Density 40 lbs/ft3 Weight 39 32 lbs/ft3 Item Green Dry Metric Density 641 kg/m3 References Anon,1963,Indian Woods: Their Identification, Properties and uses. Vol.II Linaceae,to Moringaceae,Manager of Publications, Delhi, India Brown, W.H.,1978,Timbers of the World, No.5 Philippines and Japan,TRADA, Red Booklet Series Gamble, J.S.,1902,A Manual of Indian Timbers,Sampson Low, Marston & Co. London I.U.F.R.O.,1973,Veneer Species of the World,Assembled at F.P.L. Madison on behalf of I.U.F.R.O. Working Party on,Slicing and Veneer Cutting