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Pearwood (African) (Baillonella toxisperma)

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Pearwood (African)


Characteristics
Light Heavy
Weight:
Soft Hard
Hardness:
Fine Coarse
Texture:
Easy Difficult
Working:
Easy Difficult
Finishing:
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Pearwood (African) Characteristics

Featuring an interlocking, yet straight, grain Pearwood is attractive and uniform. The surface often shows some slight figure or shimmer. The wood is extraordinarily stable and fine textured making it good for both machining and hand operations. However, the silica content in the wood dulls cutters and blades faster than other woods.

Color Range

Pale yellow to tan with a slight pinkish tinge. Very evenly colored.

Other Names

Njabi, Adza, African pearwood, Dimpampi, Moabi

Some Typical Uses

Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Construction, veneer, Flooring, Furniture, Joinery, Joists, Parquet flooring, Turnery, Veneer, Fine Woodwork

What's the Tree Like?

An enormous tree that grows up to 200 feet tall and free of branches to 100 feet. Can be up to 10 feet in diameter.

Pearwood (African) grows in

Africa; Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Nigeria
 
Pearwood (African) Prices and Available Wood or Lumber Products
$5.00 /ea.
Shipping Included!

Buy Pearwood (African) Hardwood Sample

Pearwood (African) Hardwood Sample
  • 1/2'', planed and sanded ...
  • Ripped to 3'' ...
  • Samples are milled on all sides, cut squ ...

$12.99 /Board Feet
15% off for 20+ BdFt
30% off for 100+ BdFt

Buy Pearwood (African) 4/4 Lumber

Pearwood (African) 4/4 Lumber
  • 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides ...
  • 5''-14'' ...
  • Select & Better ...
$164.90 /Pack
10% off for 3+
Shipping Included!

Buy Pearwood (African) Craft Pack: 10 Board Feet

Pearwood (African) Craft Pack: 10 Board Feet
  • 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides ...
  • 3''-8'' ...
  • Select & Better ...

$270.83 /Pack
10% off for 3+
Shipping Included!

Buy Pearwood (African) 4/4 Project Pack: 20 Board Feet

Pearwood (African) 4/4 Project Pack: 20 Board Feet
  • 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides ...
  • 5''-14'' ...
  • Select & Better ...

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