Agba

Index

              Name
                         Agba (Gossweilerodendron balsamiferum)
              Type
                         Hardwood.
              Other Names
                         Also known as egba, nitola, ntola, tola, white tola,
                         moboron, mutsekamambole, and Nigerian cedar.
              Sources
                         Grows in tropical west Africa, primarily Nigeria,
                         Angola, and Zaire.
              Appearance
                         Fine texture with a straight to mildy interlocked or wavy
                         grain. Pale straw to reddish brown hearwood and
                         lighter-colored, indistinct sapwood. Heartwood bears a
                         resemblance to mahogany.
              Physical Props
                         Light and relatively soft with low stiffness, low shock
                         resistance, moderately low strength, good stability in
                         service and high decay resistance (heartwood).
                         Steam-bends moderately well.
              Working Props
                         Turns, planes, bores, routs, and otherwise works well
                         although gum may accumulate on cutting edges. Glues,
                         screws, and nails easily. Stains and finishes well,
                         particularly if grain filler used.
              Uses
                         Top notch wood for interior joinery, paneling, table and
                         chair parts, desks, handles, dowels, and other turned
                         items. Other uses include mouldings, coffins, toys,
                         flooring, exterior joinery, boat and vehicle frames,
                         marine plywood, and decorative veneers. DiaDot Custom Millwork