1. Sagawa
Scientific Name Michelia champaca
Family Name Magnoliaceae
Indian name Champ
Burmese name Sagawa
Standard name Champaka
Common Names
Chambaggam, Champ, Champa, Champak, Champakamu, Chempagam, Chempaka
merah, Chyamka, Kanchanamu, Kola sampige, Kud champa, Laran, Napu, Oulia
champ, Saga, Sagawa, Sampenga, Sampige, Sanga, Sapu, Sonchampa, Tita sopa
Regions of Distribution Oceania and S.E. Asia
Countries of Distribution Burma, China, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Thailand
Environmental Profile
Questionable
Abundant/Secure
Heartwood Color
Brown
Black
White
Pale brown
Greenish to greyish
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2. Yellow to golden-yellow to orange
Brown
Dark brown
Sapwood Color
Yellow
White
White to yellow
Grain
Straight
Figure
Even
Growth rings (figure)
Straight
Clear growth rings (figure)
Texture
Coarse
Medium
Fine
Medium
Fine to medium
Fine
Luster
Low
Lustrous
Natural Durability
Resistant to termites
Durable
Very durable
Susceptible to insect attack
Perishable
Resistant to powder post beetles
Moderately durable
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3. Non-resistant to powder post
beetles
Non-durable
Non durable
Very durable
Durable
Susceptible to attack from powder
post (Lyctid & Bostrychid) beetles
Perishable
Moderately durable
Weathering
Excellent
Toxicity
Some toxic effects
Kiln Schedules
Dry at a slow speed
Drying Defects
Checking
Distortion
Splitting
Severe end splitting
Moderate surface checking
Moderate end spitting
Ease of Drying
Moderately Difficult to Difficult
Thick Stock Requires Care
Slowly
Moderate
Easy
Difficult
Kiln Drying Rate
Naturally dries slowly
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4. Tree Identification
Bole/stem form is straight
Bole/stem form is cylindrical
Tree Size
Tree height is 10-20 m
Trunk diameter is 100-150 cm
Sapwood width is 0-5 cm
Bole length is 0-10 m
Bole length is 20-30 m
Tree height is 20-30 m
Tree height is 30-40 m
Sapwood width is 5-10 cm
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Comments
General finishing qualities are rated as good
Blunting Effect
Moderate
Little
High to severe
Boring
Fairly easy to very easy
Carving
Fairly Easy to Very Easy
Cutting Resistance
Easy to saw
Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult to
saw
Cutting Resistance with green wood
is easy
Cutting Resistance with dry wood is
easy
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5. Gluing
Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult
Fairly Easy to Very Easy
Mortising
Fairly Easy to Very Easy
Moulding
Fairly Easy to Very Easy
Movement in Service
Excellent Stability - Small
Movement
Fair to Good Stability - Medium
Movement
Nailing
Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult
Fair to Good Results
Pre-Boring Recommended
Planing
Fairly Easy to Very Easy
Fair to Good Results
Resistance to Impregnation
Resistant heartwood
Resistant sapwood
Permeable sapwood
Heartwood is extremely resistant
Response to Hand Tools
Easy to Work
Fairly Difficult to Difficult to Work
Responds Readily
Easy to machine
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6. Routing & Recessing
Fairly Easy to Very Easy
Sanding
Fair to Good Results
Fairly Easy to Very Easy
Screwing
Pre-boring recommended
Fair to Good Results
Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult
Turning
Fairly Easy to Very Easy
Fair to Good Results
Poor to Very Poor Results
Very Good to Excellent Results
Difficult to turn
Veneering Qualities
Difficult to veneer
Suitable for slicing
Easy to cut
Suitable for peeling
Polishing
Poor to Very Poor Results
Fair to Good Results
Surface Preparation
Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult
Satisfactory results
Good results
Staining
Finish is generally satisfactory
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7. Varnishing
Poor to Very Poor Results
Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult
Strength Properties
Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) =
very low
Bending strength (MOR) = low
Max. crushing strength = medium
Density (dry weight) = 31-37 lbs/cu.
ft.
Toughness-Hammer drop (Impact
Strength) = low
Shrinkage, Tangential = small
Shrinkage, Radial = small
Shearing strength (parallel to grain)
= very low
Max. crushing strength = low
Hardness (side grain) = soft
Density (dry weight) = 23-30 lbs/cu.
ft.
Numerical Data
Item Green Dry Unit
Bending Strength 6111 9589 psi
Density 31 lbs/ft3
Hardness 995 lbs
Impact Strength 28 inches
Maximum Crushing Strength 3155 5334 psi
Shearing Strength 882 psi
Stiffness 1017 1199 1000 psi
Weight 30 25 lbs/ft3
Radial Shrinkage 3 %
Tangential Shrinkage 6 %
Item Green Dry Metric
Bending Strength 429 674 kg/cm2
Density 496 kg/m3
Hardness 451 kg
Impact Strength 71 cm
Maximum Crushing Strength 221 375 kg/cm2
Shearing Strength 62 kg/cm2
Stiffness 71 84 1000 kg/cm2
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8. Weight 480 400 kg/m3
Radial Shrinkage 3 %
Commercial properties
Seasoning
 A non refractory timber. The wood can be air seasoned without
difficulty or degrade, but care in handling is required. Kiln seasoning
presents no difficulties, but the wood seems to loose color during
drying and is inclined to become dull.
Strength
 Soft and low in strength.
Working compatibility
 Easy to saw and machine. Works to a beautiful smooth surface and is
an attractive wood to handle. Turn well and makes excellent veneer
for utility plywood.
Polishing
 Takes stain and polish nicely
Wood durability
 Fairly durable.
Preservation
 Readily treated with preservatives and the penetration is more or
less completing.
Uses
 Used for Boat building: framing, Boxes and crates, Cabinetmaking,
Canoes, Furniture.
 Very suitable for application required no taste not smell excellent for
veneering.
 Heavy construction, Joinery (external): ground contact, Joinery, Light
construction.
 Mathematical instruments, Paneling, Plywood, Poles, Posts, Railroad
ties, Sporting Goods, Textile equipment, Turnery, Vehicle parts,
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