Iroko (African teak) - Rough Cut Lumber
Iroko (African teak) - Rough Cut Lumber - 4/4 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
Iroko (African teak) - Rough Cut Lumber
Scientific Name: Milicia excelsa and M. regia (formerly placed in the Chlorophora genus
Origin: Tropical Africa
Average Weight: 41.2 lbs/ft3
Common Uses: Indoor. Veneer, flooring, furniture, cabinetry, boatbuilding, turned items, and other small specialty wood items.
Color/Appearance: Heartwood is usually a yellow to golden or medium brown, with color tending to darken over time. Pale yellow sapwood is clearly demarcated from the heartwood.
Shrinkage:
- Radial: 3.3%
- Tangential: 4.8%
- Volumetric: 8.8%
- T/R Ratio: 1.5
Workability: Generally easy to work, with the exception of its interlocked grain, which may cause some tearout during surfacing operations. Also, deposits of calcium carbonate are sometimes present, which can have a significant dulling effect on cutters. Iroko glues and finishes well.
Density: Janka Hardness: 1.450 lbf - For comparison: White Pine 420 lbf – White Maple 1,190 lbf