Comparative suitability of local wood species for tool handles
Comparative suitability of local wood species for tool handles
G. Stoehr, K. Brunner, J. A. Khan and I. Mahmood
ABSTRACT
This study compares the results of tests on wooden tool
handles made from 8 local and two imported species of
hickory and ash, in terms of their breaking strength and
stiffness. Of the 8 local timber species, white bakain was found to give best overall performance for tool
handles. The effect of various factors such as
orientation of growth rings in relation to the direction
of loading in strength tests on handles and the
mechanical properties of wood on the ultimate strength
of the handle was also studied.
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March 1990
Vol. 40, Iss. 1
