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Iroko |
Name
Iroko (Clorophora excelsa)
Type
Hardwood.
Other Names
Also known as kambala, mvule, odum, intule, and tule.
Sources
Grows in southern half of Africa.
Appearance
Interlocked grain and moderately coarse texture. Light
to dark brown heartwood demarcated from paler brown
sapwood. Often has hard deposits of calcium carbonate
embedded in grain.
Physical Props
Medium hardness, weight, bending and crushing
strength, very low stiffness and shock resistance,
moderate steam bending, high decay resistance
(heartwood), and good stability.
Working Props
Works well in general but boards with "stone" deposits
have abrasive effect on cutting edges. Good gluing,
nailing and screwing properties. Polishes to a high finish
but filling typically required.
Uses
Often used as a substitute for teak and valued for
upper-scale interior/exterior joinery, counter and table
tops, carving, and turnery. Also used for window
frames, sills, doors, ship building, cabinets, garden and
park benches, plywood and veneer.
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