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Afromosia (Botanical: Pericopsis elata)

Afromosia, Pericopsis elata
Pericopsis elata, Afromosia lumber and wood
Pericopsis elata, Afromosia lumber and wood
Pericopsis elata, Afromosia lumber and wood
Characteristics
Light Heavy
Weight:
Soft Hard
Hardness:
Fine Coarse
Texture:
Easy Difficult
Working:
Easy Difficult
Finishing:
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woodworking characteristicsAfromosia Characteristics

Often used as a substitute for teak, but has nice features of its own as well. Afromosia is hard with interlocked to straight grain; boards tend to be fairly large and exceptionally clear. An attractive striped grain figure is very common as well. The wood is hard and heavy, and excellent for strong furniture.

woodworking characteristicsColor Range

Brownish yellow with darker streaks, or crimson-brown with bands of golden brown.

other names for AfromosiaOther Names

Afromosia, Assamela, Baracara, Bohala, Jatobahy do igapo, Kokriki, Kokrodua, Mekoe, Mohole, Obang, Ole, Olel Pardo, Peonio, Tento

uses for AfromosiaSome Typical Uses

Boat building, decorative veneer, desks, cabinetry and flooring.

the Afromosia treeWhat's the Tree Like?

The unbuttressed trees attain heights of 160 feet (49 m). Boles are usually straight and are clear for about 100 feet (30 m). Trunk diameters can be 48 to 60 inches.

where Afromosia growsAfromosia grows in

West and Central Africa, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cameroon, and Congo.

 
Afromosia Prices and Available Wood or Lumber Products
$7.00 /ea.
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Buy Afromosia Hardwood Sample

Afromosia Hardwood Sample
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Afromosia 4/4 Lumber
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$17.99 /Board Feet
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Afromosia 8/4 Lumber
  • 1-13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sid ...
  • 4''-8'' with the edges still rough. Str ...
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Buy Afromosia 4/4 Project Pack: 20 Board Feet

Afromosia 4/4 Project Pack: 20 Board Feet
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  • 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides ...
  • 4''-10'' variety with rough edges. Stra ...
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Buy Afromosia 4/4 Craft Pack: 10 Board Feet

Afromosia 4/4 Craft Pack: 10 Board Feet
  • A total of 10 board feet (or slightly mo ...
  • 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides ...
  • 3''-8'', with rough edges. Straight lin ...
  • Craft Packs contain clear shorts ...
$10.00 /ea.
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Buy Afrormosia Turning Squares: 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2'' x 18''

Afrormosia Turning Squares: 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2'' x 18''
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