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About
Bubinga Lumber:
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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