Chengai wood stand

[marinereef]

Hi....

I need a chengai wood stand for my 3 ft tank...any recommended maker pls introduce to me.

[Matt06]

Try visiting Reborn

[marinereef]

Try visiting Reborn

I have checked with them...I think they r not using chengai wood.

[Coral_ClamS]

how about a reputated chengai wood cabinet maker(custom made)

[wright]

hi..

according to my fren.. who's in e wood industry.. said tt chengai wood is not suitable for making cabinets and shelters for koi ponds.. as e juices frm e chengai wood.. is poisonous to ur fish.. and cld stain ur flooring..

CHEERS!

[hmkui]

hi guys... chengai does leak out juices.. esp if the wood is damp with water.. and yes they do stain the floor esp if you have marble flooring you won't be able to remove the stain... although the wood is hardie....esp so for boat making... there is another wood call the pin pian (ch han yu pin yi) well.. u can use that too ... some of the jetty are make from such wood... but it has the same characteristic but don't really leak out juices.. but the surface of the wood is very rough which u can't use it to make cabinet doors... as for most of the cabinet internal, the material use for the structure... are solid wood make from teak, nyatoh or some other raw hardwood... u have to check with the carpenter but majority of them can be use as a support cos they are very strong. Just remember do not use veneer for yr cabinet doors as prolong exposure to water the veneer will be damaged (unless you can take very good care of the cabinet... by minimising water contact etc).. go for real solid doors or laminated door...

cheers..

[ervine]

I believe the "juice" is actually oil from the wood, which protects it against water rot or something....

[Octo]

Hi,

Chenggai wood does leak saps as they are process for soaking within saltwater, but when painted with polyurethane it will be fine, even when used dry.

No other wood is known to withstand the corrosive effects of saltwater other than Chenggai, thats why boats are made using them whether they are kept wet or dry.

"PingPian" or commonly named as "kapo" is freshwater resistant but not saltwater. Likewise is nyatoh.

When applying wood for cabinet stands, 1st one needs to know what type of water will they be in contact with. It is not only whether they are made of solid wood, but also whether can they be resistant to the corrosive actions of the water as otherwise it will weaken its supporting structure in time.

As for the doors, it would be advisable not to go for "solid" doors if the area is too big as all "solid" wood doors tend to bow through time the bigger they are. Thats why you'll find the solid doors in our house get tighter and tighter when we try to close them after some time. Further its not necessary as they dont provide any support for the cabinets.

Regards.

[marinereef]

Thanks for all bros here for the comments and recommendations.

[Coral_ClamS]

what about teak

anyone can comment on that and the price also

[dravan]

for ppl who wants to make wooden cabinet or stands can contact mr ng... 96727205..... direct from factory....