Makore
Makore Lumber
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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. |
Makore Lumber Prices
6/4 Makore Lumber
$10.60
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4/4 Makore Lumber
$7.30
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5/4 Makore Lumber
$10.50
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