Rhodesian Teak

Can be difficult to work because of high cutting resistance—saws slowly, and has a tendency to ride up over jointer knives. Also, due to its high silica content, cutting edges become severely blunted. However, the wood is stable in service, and glues, turns, and finishes well


Product Details
Baikiaea plurijuga
Colour / Appearance
Heartwood is a medium reddish brown commonly with black streaks. Sharply defined sapwood is a pale pinkish yellow
Uses
Boat building decking Cabinetmaking Carvings Flooring Furniture Construction Panelling Parquet flooring Plywood Posts Railroad ties (sleepers) Tool handles Toys Turnery Vats Vehicle parts Veneer
Grain / Texture
Grain is straight to interlocked with a fine even texture and low natural luster
Janka Hardness
2990 lbf (13300 N

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