MALAYSIAN TIMBERS FOR WOODEN TOOL HANDLES

Abstract

Current trends and usage of wooden tool handles in Malaysia are discussed here. The performance and property requirements of various tool handles, whether for heavy impact, low impact or nonimpact purposes are indicated. Criteria for the selection of timbers for the three classes of tool handles based on the factors that are found to influence the properties are formulated. Malaysian timbers suitable for the three classes of tool handles are indicated.