( Lovoa Trichilioides)
1. Origin : West Tropical African.
2. Description: The USA name for this timber "Tigerwood" is an apt
description. The heartwood is Bronze Orange - Brown with
gum veins which appear as black streaks or lines. Grain is
interlocked, sometimes spiral, producing a striking ribbon
striped figure on ¼ cut surfaces . Not a true Walnut
Weight
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(kg / m3 ) 550 kg/m3
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(lbs / ft3) 34 lbs /ft3
3. Uses Exclusively used in cabinet making and joinery, billiard
tables, plywood and decorative veneers. Used for billiard
cues and gun stocks.
4. Working
Properties ( various authorities comments)
* Works well with hand and machine tools.
* Reduction of cutting edge to 15 degrees should prevent
grain pick up. Cutting edges must be kept sharp.
* Tends to split when nailed.
* Glues, stains and polishes to an excellent finish.
* Moderately durable.
Specifications / Sizes generally stocked:
Thickness: 1" ; 1.5" ; 2" & 3"
( 25mm; 38mm; 50mm & 75mm)
Widths: 6" & wider (150mm & wider )
Lengths: 8' & up ( 1.8m & up)
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