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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 |
Gossweilerodendron Balsamiferum
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Family |
Caesalpiniaceae |
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Other names |
Agba, Emolo, Sinedon |
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Distribution |
Tropical West Africa from Nigeria southwards to the Congo basin, scattered or in local pockets, favoring deep soil and plenty of moisture.
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The wood |
Heartwood yellowish to pinkish brown, darkening on exposure; sapwood 4 in. wide, slightly lighter in color, not well demarcated. Texture moderately fine and even; grain straight to slightly wavy or interlocked; luster high; resinous odor; large resin deposits may accumulate in shakes near the heart.
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Seasoning |
Dries fairly rapidly with very little tendency to warp or check. Boards must be separated by stickering immediately after sawing to prevent resin exudates sticking them together.
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Workability |
Variable, tends to woolliness and torn grain, sharp thin-edge cutters are suggested, a cutting angle of 20 degrees in planning is recommended.
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Uses |
A general purpose timber: furniture, joinery, boatbuilding, light construction millwork, core stock, plywood and domestic flooring.
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