Features Of Sonokeling Wood: Characteristics, Benefits, And Price

Sonokeling wood in the form of boards. (Photo: Special)

JAKARTA - For those of you who like wood furniture, you must have understood sonokeling wood. This type of wood is one type of wood that grows in Java Island. With its dark color and high quality, this wood is often chosen as furniture material. Sonokeling wood is also often referred to by the names sonobrit and sonosungu.

This article will discuss the uniqueness and special type of wood. Here's the review.

Characteristics of typical sonokeling wood

This type of wood that can be found naturally in the forests of Central Java and East Java is categorized as hardwood. The weight itself reaches the figure of 0.77 to 0.86 with a moisture content of 15 percent. Sonokeling wood generally has a smooth surface texture, with various fibers; some are straight and some are wavy.

In the middle of this wood, there is a blackish-brown color, some are dark brown with a striped pattern. While on the edges are white or yellowish-white with a wood thickness of up to 5 cm.

Sonokeling wood can be machined or twisted so that the final result of processing gives the impression of luxury and perfection. In addition, this wood also has the advantage to tie the screws well, so it is not easy to experience damage to the screwed part. The processing itself is better to use the machine because it will be quite difficult to work if carved by hand.

The other characteristics of this sonokeling wood are anti-fungal and termite. This can be found in the manufacture of guitar instruments that use this wood material. The reason for the selection of this wood toward the manufacture of guitars is because of its advantages that are able to produce good sound and also beautiful wood color patterns.

Benefits obtained from sonokeling wood

This wood gives a beautiful impression to those who use it, this is due to its elegant blackish brown color. In addition, due to the durability of sonokeling wood to fungi and termites, this wood is often used as a material from the manufacture of the following items:

Furniture/Furniture

Because of its hard texture, sonokeling wood has a special advantage over other types of wood. Wood with high quality is usually used as the basic material for the manufacture of various furniture products. Because of its aesthetic value, this wood is also often used as the pillars of joglo houses.

Tableware

In addition to being used as a basic material for furniture, sonokeling wood can also be used for the manufacture of kitchen tools such as plates, spoons, trays, and knife handles. Its high exclusive value makes this wood once used by the world's automotive companies such as Mercedez Benz to be used as interior panels of their production cars.

Musical Instruments

Sonokeling wood is also often used for the manufacture of musical instruments such as guitars and pianos. As explained earlier, in addition to being able to produce a beautiful sound, this wood also has a beautiful pattern.

Other Products In the Form of Accessories

This wood also functions for a variety of small accessories such as watches, pens, cigarette pipes, glasses handles, and others.

Sonokeling Wood Price

The price of sonokeling wood per board, different from other units. Depending on the different sizes.

For sonokeling wood per sheet is thinner and wider, the price is not much different from the board, which is about Rp. 1.000.000. Prices are adjusted to various sizes.

Sonokeling wood that is used as a board, will make it easier for buyers in processing into various furniture. Most people, make sonokeling boards as floors, chairs, cabinets, and so on. The price per board is in the price range of Rp. 800,000.

Sonokeling wood with rod units, assessed at a fairly high price, this is due to its different size. The size of this rod, classified as very large, because it can be created or subdivided into board and log sizes. The price range can reach 5 million rupiahs up per piece. For those of you who intend to buy, it is advisable to choose a purchase per piece, of course with the consideration of your budget.

Such is the explanation of the characteristics, benefits, and price of sonokeling wood that can be used as a reference for you. Hopefully useful.

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