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Guarea |
Name
Guarea (Guarea cedrata, G. thompsonii)
Type
Hardwood.
Other Names
Includes white guarea, light bosse, obobonufua, and
scented guarea. G. thompsonii also known as black
guarea, obobo, bosse, diambi, ebanghemwa, and divuitii.
Two species typically sold as one commercial species.
Sources
Grows in tropical west Africa, primarily the Ivory Coast
and Nigeria.
Appearance
Straight, sometimes curly grain with a medium fine
texture. Mahogany-colored reddish brown heartwood
and wide, paler pinkish brown sapwood.
Physical Props
Light and moderately hard with moderate stiffness,
moderately high bending and crushing strength, low
shock resistance, moderate decay resistance, and
medium stability in use. Good abrasion resistance. Steam
bends fairly well (G. cedrata better than G. thompsonii.
Working Props
Works relatively easily with hand or machine tools
although wood has tendency to be woolly and gum
deposits hasten dulling of cutting edges. Glues and sands
easily. Holds nails and screws well. Stains and finishes
satisfactorily although gum exudation can be a nuisance.
Uses
Used for furniture, interior joinery, drawer components,
boat and vehicle construction, flooring, sports
equipment, dowels, rifle butts, exterior plywood, and
decorative veneer.
Comments
Sawdust can be extremely irritating to some individuals.
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