Azobe Wood

Origin                  

Congo/Gabon

Availability            

Square edged planks air dried / Kiln dried                          

Colour                  

Heartwood dark reddish or violet brown

Usage                  

Bridges, boatbuilding, marine applications, decking, and flooring

Durability              

Very Durable                                                        

Density                

1,065 kg/m³

Machining              

Difficult due to density and interlocked grain causing tearout; pronounced blunting effect;
gluing problems due to density and oil content

Thicknesses            

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Basic Price Level      

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Summary                

Grain interlocked with coarse texture and low luster; no characteristic odor; may cause skin
irritation; vulnerable on IUCN Red List