Effects of treatment with low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde resin on the surface characteristics of oil palm (Elaeis quineensis) stem veneer

► Treatment with LMWPF resin to enhance the quality of OPS veneer. ► Wettability, surface roughness and density of origin and treated OPS veneers. ► Static bending (MOR and MOE) and bond shear test of OPS plywood were determined. ► The effectiveness of phenolic treated OPS veneer and plywood have been illustrated.