Magnolia or Kepelan Wood

Apr 1, 2008 by Sean

Magnolia wood (Manglietia glauca) — known locally as kepelan — is moderately heavy, fairly hard and straight grained.

It resembles yellow poplar.

Magnolia is moderately stiff, high in shock resistance, and low in shrinkage.

It can be used for lumber, veneer, furniture (upholstery frames), boxes, interior trim, cabinetry, doors, knife handles, caskets, and plywood.

Not so widely used among our handicrafts, I’ve only come across magnolia wood in our Storyboards.