Selected strength and machining properties of the wood of Albizia coriaria Welw. Ex Oliv. 442, Markhamia lutea (Benth.) K. Schum. and Chrysophyllum albidum G. Don 40 used in Uganda's furniture industry

• Published in: International Wood Products Journal Vol. 1; no. 2; pp. 96 - 101
• Main Authors: Sseremba, O. E., Kaboggoza, J. R. S, Ziraba, N. Y., Mugabi, P., Banana, A. Y., Zziwa, A., Kambugu, R. K., Kizito, S., Syofuna, A., Ndawula, J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London, England Taylor & Francis 01.11.2010; SAGE Publications
• Subjects: FURNITURE; MACHINING; STRENGTH PROPERTIES; TIMBER SPECIES; UGANDA; TIMBER SPECIES; FURNITURE; MACHINING; STRENGTH PROPERTIES; UGANDA

The construction boom and implied timber demand in Uganda has led to the use of timber species whose properties are not documented. A study was carried out to establish and document selected properties of timber species used in the furniture industry. Using ASTM:2003 wood testing procedures; specifi...