Warping and checking are generally rated as slight. Data on kiln schedules not available. Smooth surfaces are obtainable if tools are kept sharp. Specially hardened cutters are suggested. Varies with species, generally considered to have low to moderately low resistance to attack by decay fungi.
Sapwood is reported to have good absorption and penetration.
282-3Logs are delivered to a sawmill in southern Nigeria. Export of logs fro this region, as well as from most other tropical areas, is being restricted. M 150 282-2Band mills in Ghana are designed to handle logs 5 feet and more in diameter. 150 273-13 Shores spp. With modern chain saws, fellers no longer need scaffolding to get above larg buttresses.