Specs
- Common Names
- Bubinga, Kevazingo
- Scientific Name
- Guibourtia spp. (G. demeusei, G. pellegriniana, G. tessmannii)
- Origin
- Equatorial Africa
- Appearance
- Heartwood ranges from a pinkish red to a darker reddish brown with darker purple or black streaks. Sapwood is a pale straw color and is clearly demarcated from the heartwood. Bubinga is very frequently seen with a variety of figure, including: pommele, flamed, waterfall, quilted, mottled, etc. Grain is straight to interlocked. Has a uniform fine to medium texture and moderate natural luster.
- Avg. Dried Weight
- Janka Hardness
- 2410 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture
- Elastic Modulus
- Crushing Strength
- Shrinkage
- Durability
- Workability
- Easy to work overall, though depending upon the species Bubinga can have silica present, which can prematurely dull cutting edges. Also, on pieces with figured or interlocking grain, tearout can occur during planing or other machining operations. Gluing can occasionally be problematic due to Bubinga’s high density and natural oils. Turns and finishes well.
