Damar Minyak

Agathis dammara

Also known as: East Indian Kauri, Indonesian Kauri, Agathis borneensis

Appearance

The heartwood is a pale yellowish brown, sometimes carrying a faint pinkish tinge, and the sapwood is usually hard to tell apart from it. The grain is generally straight with a very fine, even texture and little or no figure. Boards often come through clear and free of knots, which gives a quiet, uniform look.

Workability

Damar Minyak machines and finishes very well thanks to its low to moderate density and straight grain. It glues soundly and holds screws and nails with good resistance to splitting. The wood is stable in service, with low radial and moderate tangential shrinkage.

Common Uses