Cherry
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Okoume (Width 152mm) - Substitute Meranti
High silica content has a pronounced blunting effect on cutters. Planing and shaping may produce tearout or fuzzy surfaces. Glues and finishes well.
Product Details
Aucoumea klaineana
- Colour / Appearance
- Pale pink to light brown. Color darkens with age. Narrow heartwood is grayish white
- Uses
- Veneer plywood boatbuilding musical instruments furniture and interior millwork
- Grain / Texture
- Grain is straight to wavy or slightly interlocked. Texture is medium with good natural luster
- Janka Hardness
- 400 lbf (1790 N)
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