Tamo
Continent
Azië
Origin
East Asia
Range
Southern Asia, especially in Japan, Korea, Manchuria and Sachalin. However, the occurrences of this wood being of importance for the European market are those of Japan, especially on Honshu and Hokkaido.
Properties
The colour is a slightly darker than of the European Ash but when machined Japanese Ash is more comparable with European Oak . Colourful Tamo and Tamo burls are excellently suited for the production of very decorative veneers.
Machining
Tamo can be worked with all tools without difficulty. Edges and profiles can split should the tools not be perfectly sharp.
Seasoning
Due to the already low moisture content of the log Tamo can be dried well and quickly. As a general rule it is not prone to checking or warping.
Finishing
All the usual surface finishes, such as stains and varnishes, can be used without difficulty.
Jointing
Tamo glues well. Screw and nail joints should be pre-drilled but then hold well.
Similar woods
Curly Maple
Uses
High quality interior construction lumber, highly decorative with Burls or fiddleback mottle; construction lumber (only in Japan).
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