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Makore |
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| DESCRIPTION |
Makore heartwood varies from pinkish-red to blood red and red-brown. Grain is usually straight, but many logs have a decorative moire pattern, or mottled, or even dark streaks. It's texture is uniform and fine. The wood is lustrous.
Weight is about 39lbs per cu. ft. |
| BOTANICAL NAME |
Tieghemella Heckelii |
| OTHER NAMES |
Agamokwe, African Cherry, Baku, Douka, Dumori |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES |
Medium bending and crushing strength. Low stiffness and resistance to shock. Heartwood is suitable for moderate steam bending, however sapwood will buckle. |
| WORKING PROPERTIES |
Severe blunting of cutters due to silica content. Below 20% moisture content, carbide saw blades are required. Tends to split in nailing, but holds screws well. Glues and stains satisfactorily. Excellent finish is obtained if filler is used. |
| DURABILITY |
Very durable. Sapwood is susceptible to attack by powder post beetle. Heartwood is extremely resistant to preservative treatment, sapwood is moderately resistant. |
| SEASONING |
Dries rapidly, but tends to twist or split around knots, otherwise little degradation. Small movement. |
| USES |
Furniture, cabinetwork, turning, high-class joinery, interior fittings, lab benches, marine plywood, decorative veneers. |
| COMMENTS |
Liable to blue stain if in contact with iron compounds in moist conditions. |
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| Makore Lumber Pricing |
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Size |
Small Quanities |
200+ bd ft |
500+ bd ft wholesale units |
| Makore |
4/4 |
$9.05 |
$8.80 |
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