Hi PowerPC, again thanks for the reply. So these mixed hardwood are cheaper than those "highend" hardwood right? What price range should I be expecting for mixed hardwood?

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Usually, it will be about 40 to 50% cheaper than premiun hardwood, depend on the dimension you looking (custom size or common size), the length you request will also effect the price range

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Hi, wood hobbist here.

Anyone have idea what is the name of this wood. It is heavier and harder than common pallet wood.

Thank you.

anyone have contact for white oak staircase supplier?

Hi, is balau suitable for kitchen worktop?

Single slab would be expensive. Joining several pieces as per will require all of them to be S4S and planed down to the same height.
Getting someone to plane hardwood like balau MAY be a challenge.

Yes, quite suitable. It's hardwood and durable vs water. Used for wood decking and used to built traditional boats.

Can join several pieces BUT make sure it is done right otherwise the places where it is joined might split or come up (warping due to poor joint).

It doesn't have much grain on the wood (unlike oak) hence won't be a conversation piece for the kitchen but durable and functional. Will look quite good if under proper lighting.

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This post has been edited by bigred: Mar 12 2021, 03:10 PM

Yup agree on the "bulletproof" characteristics of balau. Very durable and no need to panic even if it got a little wet.

Hi all sifus here, have you all heard of Surian Batu wood?

I found in Laz that one 6 feet as dining table. Considering

Hi my fren, is that a seller name SL Wood ? It is my cousin.

Surian Batu has rich texture, great for indoor

hi bos long time no see.

ohh i tot the balau wood at online sales is you...

balau too wide range of specis under shorea.. some are really difficult to keep straight even after s4s...

hahaha... yes, I checked with two sellers, he is one of them.

thinking to buy smaller piece as coffee table first, worry the colour not ngam with me.

I also worry they send me first level polish only, I need to DIY then habislah... 😂😂😂

Hi boss, you are right, the Balau portion is mine, chengal and other species is my cousin

Long time no hear from you, how are you doing now ?

You wont be wrong if buying from him, the color will be change overtime since it is natural material.

The finishing level from them is nearly right to use, but still need some touch up to the finest detail, depend on your taste.

Is Balau commonly used as batten for floors (for solid wood flooring)? Or normally no need hardwood for battens?

Hi boss. Got catalogue to browse for inspiration or not