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Botanical
Name
Guibourtia Demeusei
Other
Names
African Rosewood, Essingang, Buvenga
Mechanical
Properties
Low steam bending characteristics and exudation of gum
pockets can be troublesome.
Working
Properties
Works easily with hand or power tools. Reduced cutting angle
recommended for interlocked grain. Moderate to severe blunting
of cutters. Pre-drilling required for nailing. Gluing can
be difficult due to gum pockets. Stains easily and can be
brought to an excellent finish.
Durability
Moderately durable. Susceptible to attack by common furniture
beetle. Heartwood is resistent to preservative treatment.
Sapwood is permeable.
Seasoning
Dries easily with little degradation, although it will exude
gum. Stable in use.
Uses
Primarily used as a veneer for cabinetwork, furniture, and
paneling. Also used for knife handles, and fancy goods.
Comments
Rotary cut veneer is known as "Kevasingo" and has
wild, swirling, veined figure.
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