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Our Mission:
To supply first quality African Hardwoods (Wenge, Sapele, Iroko, Bosse) from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Our Vision:
To guarantee the sustainability of our forest resources on the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Technical specification
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Scientific Name |
Pterocarpus soyauxii |
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Family |
Fabaceae |
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Other names |
Tacula, Kisese, Mongola, Mukula, Ngula, Palo Rojo |
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Distribution |
West and Central Africa, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cameroon and Congo
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The wood |
The heartwood is vivid reddish-orange initially, but it changes to bright red, red or coral pink, with dark streaks, or reddish- or purplish-brown or black over time. The color is reported to darken upon drying, but it eventually fades with age. Color variation between boards is reported to be slight.
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Seasoning |
The wood is reported to dry with practically no degrade, even under the severest conditions.
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Workability |
The timber saws well, but it requires a slow feed rate. Carbide-tipped tools are recommended. Quartersawn stock with interlocked grain tends to tear in planing, but the timber planes easily, especially backsawn material. Planed surfaces are usually very smooth.
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Uses |
Ship building, flooring, heavy carpentry, turned goods, sliced veneer and high class furniture |
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