(Also called Makore )
( Tieghemella Heckelii)
1. Origin : West Africa ( Ghana and the Ivory Coast)
2. Description: Large tree of excellent stem form. (40m or more). Fine
texture. Straight grain. Plain though lustrous wood.
Occasionally has a water silk look. Medium weight
Weight
- (kg / m3 ) 620 kg/m3
- (lbs / ft3) 39 lbs /ft3
3. Uses Furniture, cabinet, joinery, turnery, laboratory bench
tops, external joinery.
4. Working
Properties ( various authorities comments)
* Very durable. ( Used in boat construction).
* Silica causes blunting to cutting tools and below 20%
tungsten carbide tipped saws are essential.
* Tends to split on nailing.
* Holds screws well.
* Glues and stains satisfactorily.
* An excellent finish is achievable but filler may be
necessary
* Good strength ( better than Mahogany).
Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:
Thickness : 1 " ( 25mm )
Widths: 6 " & Wider (150mm & wider )
Lengths 10 ' to 12 ' ( 3.0m to 3.6m)
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