| Zebrawood |
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| DESCRIPTION |
Zebrawood heartwood is a golden-yellow with narrow veining or streaks of dark brown to black which gives quartered surfaces a zebra-stripe appearance. Grain is interlocked or wavy and produces alternating hard and soft grained material. Texture is coarse with a lustrous surface.
Weight is about 46lbs per cu. ft.
Typical Width = 5" to 10"
Typical Length = 8' to 14' |
| BOTANICAL NAME |
Microberlinia Brazzavillensis |
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OTHER NAMES
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Zebrano, Zingana, Allene, Ele, Amouk |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES |
Used primarily for decorative purposes where strength and mechanical properties are unimportant. |
| WORKING PROPERTIES |
Works easily with hand and power tools, although its alternating grain structure makes it difficult to achieve a good machine finish. Gluing is satisfactory with care. Finishes well when filled. |
| DURABILITY |
Non-durable. Susceptible to insect attack. Resistant to preservative treatment. |
| SEASONING |
Difficult to dry and requires care in order to avoid surface checking, splitting and distortion. Small movement. |
| USES |
Mainly used as decorative veneer, cross bandings or inlay. Fancy goods, marquetry and paneling. |
| COMMENTS |
A belt sander will achieve a smooth machine finish. |
