Specs
- Common Names
- Makore
- Scientific Name
- Tieghemella heckelii
- Origin
- West Africa
- Appearance
- Makore heartwood ranges from pinkish-red to reddish-brown with a golden luster. The wood has a straight to interlocked grain with a fine to medium texture.
- Avg. Dried Weight
- 48-56 lbs/ft3 (770-900 kg/m3)
- Janka Hardness
- 1560 lbf
- Modulus of Rupture
- 18,760 lbf/in2 (129.5 MPa)
- Elastic Modulus
- 1,670,000 lbf/in2 (11.5 GPa)
- Crushing Strength
- 9,500 lbf/in2 (65.5 MPa)
- Shrinkage
- Radial: 4.2%, Tangential: 7.8%, Volumetric: 12.0%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
- Durability
- Rated as durable to very durable; resistant to decay and insect attacks.
- Workability
- Makore wood is generally easy to work with both hand and machine tools. It has good nailing and screwing properties, but pre-drilling is recommended. It finishes well and can be polished to a smooth surface. The wood has good stability and is resistant to warping.
