00869nam a2200097Ia 4500008004100000100001300041245011400054260009800168520049000266650001500756220216s9999    xx            000 0 und d  aTeik C L 0aRubberwood as an alternative species in the mass production of knock-down furniture- An industrial experience  bProceedings of the Rubberwood Utilization Seminar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1982; p44-48c1982  aRubberwood has been found to have suitable properties for furniture manufacture, but the timber is limited to short lengths only. It is estimated that by 1983 Rubberwood would contribute up to 20;of the logs supply from the forests. The present supply of the timber in the country is not consistent as the sawmillers would rather export the timber when the export price is high. The quality of the timber varies and there is a need for standard grading rules to reduce the variability.  aRubberwood