Afromosia

Model: QD-006 | Date:2010-05-06

::Description::

ModelQD-006
Size(L*W*H): 300-1200*90/125*12/15mm
Thickness of top layer: 2mm,3mm,4mm
Lacquer: UV treffert finish
Edge: Bevel, micro-bevel, square
Joint: Tongue and Groove(T&G)

Wood Species: Afromosia
Latin: Pericopsis elata Van Meeuwen
Family: Fabeceae
Origin
CameroonGhanaNigeria,etc
Wood properties

The heartwood is brown-yellow, or dark brown. The sapwood is light yellow. Texture evenly structured with straight or oblique grains.Easy sawing, slow drying, machining difficulties due to irregular grain, wood bending moderate, good gluing, nailing good (good holding properties), good finishing;
Afromosia enjoys features of high hardness, stability, worm-proof and so it's a substitute of burma teak in many applications as "African Teak" by some manufacturers,or builders

Its density: 0.70-0.86g/cm3;
it's recommended not to be in contact with ferrous metals for the sake of shunning discoloration.
Wood uses

Decorative veneer, furniture, interior and exterior joinery, stairs, house flooring, boat building.
Availability:
Readily available.