Dabema is easily well-steamed, making is useful for processing as plywood.
Boards should be treated with undiluted oxalic acid, since a strong ammonia
smell emanates from this wood.
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Origin
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Cameroon
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Availability
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Square edged boards air dried /Kiln dried
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Colour
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Light brown to golden brown
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Durability
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Moderately Durable
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Density
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720 kg/m3
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Movement in Service
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Medium
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Machining
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Medium
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Thicknesses
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5 to 15 cm
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Specification
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Width 150 to 400 mm; Length 2400 to 5000 mm
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Basic Price Level
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Moderate-High: Contact for pricing
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Usage
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Dabema is used for truck and wagon flooring and for structural applications as a substitute for Oak. It is strongly advised to use only thick dimensions, since small dimensions are not stable. After careful drying, it can be used for quarter sawn flooring elements.
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