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AFROMOSIA
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Pericopsis Angolensis
TRADE NAME: Afromosia COUNTRIES OF DISTRIBUTION: West Africa, CongoCOMMON USES: Cabinet-making, Decks, Flooring, Furniture, Joinery, Marine Construction, Posts, Tool Handles.HEARTWOOD COLOUR: Dark brown to black, greenish. Yellow to golden brown.SAPWOOD COLOUR: White to yellow brown. Well-defined.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES: Texture is even and uniform, grain interlocked. Can contain both gum and mineral deposits. Naturally durable and resistant to termite and marine borer attack. Hard timber with high crushing strength. Very good stability in service.
WORKING PROPERTIES: Bores, planes, moulds, glues well. Pre-boring recommended when nailing and screwing. Can be harsh on equipment when cutting seasoned timber, severe blunting effect. Finish when staining and polishing is satisfactory. |
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