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' |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN |
West Africa (Cameroon. Congo, & Gabon) |
BOTANICAL NAME | Microberlinia Brazzavillensis |
OTHER NAMES | 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. |
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4/4 Quarter Sawn Zebrawood Lumber
$24.50
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5/4 Quarter Sawn Zebrawood Lumber
$25.00
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12/4 Quarter Sawn Zebrawood Lumber
$29.00
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8/4 Quarter Sawn Zebrawood Lumber
$25.10
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