Bubinga |
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| DESCRIPTION |
Bubinga is medium red-brown with lighter red to purple veining. Grain is straight to interlocked. It's texture moderately coarse but even.
Weight varies from about 50lbs to 60lbs per cu. ft. |
COUNTRY OF
ORIGIN |
Africa, Central Africa |
| BOTANICAL NAME |
Guibourtia Demeusei |
| OTHER NAMES |
African Rosewood, Essingang, Buvenga |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES |
Low steam bending characteristics and exudation of gum pockets can be troublesome. |
| WORKING PROPERTIES |
Works easily with hand or power tools. Reduced cutting angle recommended for interlocked grain. Moderate to severe blunting of cutters. Pre-drilling required for nailing. Gluing can be difficult due to gum pockets. Stains easily and can be brought to an excellent finish. |
| DURABILITY |
Moderately durable. Susceptible to attack by common furniture beetle. Heartwood is resistant to preservative treatment. Sapwood is permeable. |
| SEASONING |
Bubinga dries easily with little degradation, although it will exude gum. Stable in use. |
| USES |
Bubinga wood is primarily used as a veneer for cabinetwork, furniture, and panelling. Also used for knife handles, and fancy goods. |
| COMMENTS |
Rotary cut veneer is known as "Kevasingo" and has wild, swirling, veined figure. |
