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 paneling. Also used for knife handles, and fancy goods. |
COMMENTS | Rotary cut veneer is known as "Kevasingo" and has wild, swirling, veined figure. |
Bubinga Lumber Prices
4/4 Bubinga Lumber
$18.90
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4/4 Figured Bubinga Lumber
$25.00
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6/4 Bubinga Lumber
$18.50
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8/4 Bubinga Lumber
$18.70
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8/4 Figured Bubinga Lumber
$26.00
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Bubinga Photos
Below are some pictures of our Bubinga wood stock. Bubinga always has great figure. Long length & width are typical in this specie.