Amazakoue (Guibourtia ehie) has varying shades of yellowish to reddish brown with darker brown, gray, or black stripes. Moderately wide sapwood is a pale yellow, clearly demarcated from heartwood. Grain is straight to slightly interlocked, medium to coarse texture with a moderate luster. Overall a fairly easy wood to work, contains silica and can therefore dull cutters prematurely. Also, if the grain is interlocked, or if there is other figure present in the wood, planing and other machining operations may be troublesome and cause tearout. Turns, glues and finishes well. Common uses include veneers, furniture, cabinetry, turned objects, and musical instruments.
Features:
- Sometimes referred to as Ovangkol or Amazoue
- Has superb stiffness, strength, hardness, and durability
- Machines, turns and finishes well
- Native to Africa
Specifications:
- Thickness: 3"
- Width: 3"
- Length: 12"
What’s Included:
- (1) Amazakoue - 3" x 3" x 12" – Wood Turning Stock
Notes:
- Wood is a product of nature, and as such, no two pieces are alike to start with, the same wood growing in different locales can vary greatly even though it is the exact same species.
- Due to the nature of wood movement, shrinkage and expansion are possible. Please measure each piece carefully before starting any project.
- Cut from quality stock. The grain runs with the longest dimension.
- Thin Stock is sawn to +/- 1/8" of the listed size.
