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Buying Guide

General Use Usable Species

Agricultural Implement: Mora, Kabukalli, Aromata, Tatabu

Transmission Poles:  Shibadan, Manni, Wallaba

Boat and Ship Construction (Keel & Underwater Structural Parts): Greenheart, Mora, Kabukalli, Purpleheart

Decking Cedar (Small boats): Determa, Silverballi

Finish & Trim Cedar: Crabwood, Silverballi, Determa

Frames & Timbers Cedar (Small Boats): Determa, Silverballi

Carpentry & General Construction: Greenheart, Purpleheart, Mora, Kabukalli, Tatabu, Crabwood, Kurokai, Tauroniro, Shibadan, Locust, Determa, Cedar, Manni

Railroad Crossties: Greenheart, Mora, Manni, Kabukalli

Flooring (including Heavy Duty): Greenheart, Purpleheart, Tatabu, Aromata, Tauroniro, Shibadan, Locust, Wanara, Mora, Kabukalli

Shingles: Wallaba

First Grade Furniture and Cabinet Work: Crabwood, Cedar, Tatabu, Purpleheart, Aromata, Tauroniro, Locust, Wamara, Hububalli

Utility Grade Furniture and Cabinet Work: Determa, Simarupa, Kurokai, Shibadan, Kabukalli, Mora, Manni

Heavy Construction: Greenheart, Kabukalli, Mora, Manni, Shibadan

Interior Trim & Finish: Crabwood, Cedar, Locust, Tatabu, Aromata, Hububalli, Tauroniro

Above Water Marine & Bridge Construction: Tatabu, Determa, Mora, Manni, Wallaba.

Under Water Marine Piling and Construction: Greenheart, Kakaralli, Millwork, Crabwood, Cedar, Determa, Kurokai, Tauroniro, Shibadan, Locust

Musical Instruments Cedar: Silverballi, Letterwood

Sporting & Athletic Items: Cedar, Locust, Purpleheart, Wamara

Tools Handles: Tatabu, Aromata, Purpleheart, Ulu

Turning Crabwood: Tatabu, Determa, Tauroniro, Locust, Aromata, Purpleheart

Decorative Veneer & Plywood: Baromalli, Crabwood, Cedar, Tatabu Aromata, Locust, Hububalli, Silverballi, Dukali

Utility Veneer & Plywood: Baromalli, Crabwood, Haiariballi, Silverballi, Simarupa, Dukali, Cedar

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