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Gaboon |
Name
Gaboon (Aucoumea klaineana)
Type
Hardwood.
Other Names
Also known as okoum, angouma, combogala, n'goumi,
and mofoumou.
Sources
A very valuable commercial timber that grows in
equatorial Africa.
Appearance
Usually straight grained but sometimes wavy (producing
an attractive striping on quarter-sawn surfaces), uniform
texture, natural luster, pinkish heartwood.
Physical Props
Light, soft, relatively weak wood with low stiffness and
shock resistance, low decay resistance and moderate
stability. Poor steam bending rating.
Working Props
Works fairly easily although silica in wood results in
above average blunting of cutting edges. Can be nailed
and screwed without pre-drilling and glues without
trouble. Stains and varnishes satisfactorily with ample
scraping and sanding.
Uses
Uses include plywood, blockboard, joinery, moldings
and other interior trim, fine furniture, cigar boxes,
construction, paneling, and decorative veneers.
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