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Limba (Botanical: Terminalia superba)

Limba, Terminalia superba
Terminalia superba, Limba lumber and wood
Terminalia superba, Limba lumber and wood
Terminalia superba, Limba lumber and wood
Characteristics
Light Heavy
Weight:
Soft Hard
Hardness:
Fine Coarse
Texture:
Easy Difficult
Working:
Easy Difficult
Finishing:
Chart Help

woodworking characteristicsLimba Characteristics

Lumber is separated for color and sold as white (without black streaks) or black (with black streaks). The wood is relatively soft and easy to work. Medium coarse texture. Open pores require filling for a smooth surface.

woodworking characteristicsColor Range

Pale yellow to light brown with black streaks.

other names for LimbaOther Names

Limba, Afara, Ofram, Akom, Korina

uses for LimbaSome Typical Uses

Musical instruments, furniture, cabinets, interiors.

the Limba treeWhat's the Tree Like?

Reaches 150 feet at maturity with trunk diameter up to 96''. Boles are straight and clear to about 90 feet.

where Limba growsLimba grows in

West Africa, widely distributed from Guinea to Zaire.

 
Limba Prices and Available Wood or Lumber Products
$7.00 /ea.
Free Shipping (48 U.S.)!

Buy Limba Black Hardwood Sample

Limba Black Hardwood Sample
5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5
  • 1/2'' actual thickness, planed and sande ...
  • Ripped to 3'' ...
  • Samples are milled on all sides, cut squ ...
$11.99 /Board Feet
25% off 100+

Buy Limba Black 4/4 Lumber

Limba Black 4/4 Lumber
4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5
  • 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides ...
  • 4''-10'' with the edges still rough. St ...
  • Select & Better ...
$12.99 /Board Feet
25% off 100+

Buy Limba Black 8/4 Lumber

Limba Black 8/4 Lumber
  • 1-13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sid ...
  • 4''-6'' with the edges still rough. Str ...
  • Select & Better ...
$265.82 /Pack
10% off 3+ Packs
Shipping Included!

Buy Limba Black 4/4 Project Pack: 20 Board Feet

Limba Black 4/4 Project Pack: 20 Board Feet
4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5
  • Project Packs contain 20 board feet (or ...
  • 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides ...
  • 4''-10'' variety with rough edges. Stra ...
  • Select & Better ...
$152.90 /Pack
10% off 3+ Packs
Shipping Included!

Buy Limba Black 4/4 Craft Pack: 10 Board Feet

Limba Black 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 ...
$1.50 /ea.
10% off 5+

Buy Black Limba Pen Blanks

Black Limba Pen Blanks
  • 3/4'' square ...
  • 3/4'' square ...
$10.00 /ea.
10% off 5+

Buy Black Limba Turning Squares: 2'' x 2'' x 18''

Black Limba Turning Squares: 2'' x 2'' x 18''
  • 1-15/16'' square, surfaced smooth on all ...
  • 1-15/16'' square, surfaced smooth on all ...
  • Clear, kiln dried ...
$15.00 /ea.
10% off 5+

Buy Black Limba Furniture Squares: 2'' x 2'' x 30''

Black Limba Furniture Squares: 2'' x 2'' x 30''
  • 1-15/16'' square, surfaced smooth on all ...
  • 1-15/16'' square, surfaced smooth on all ...
  • Clear, kiln dried ...
$8.00 /ea.
10% off 5+

Buy White Limba Turning Squares: 2'' x 2'' x 18''

White Limba Turning Squares: 2'' x 2'' x 18''
  • 1-15/16'' square, surfaced smooth on all ...
  • 1-15/16'' square, surfaced smooth on all ...
  • Clear, kiln dried ...
$10.00 /ea.
10% off 5+

Buy White Limba Furniture Squares: 2'' x 2'' x 30''

White Limba Furniture Squares: 2'' x 2'' x 30''
  • 1-15/16'' square, surfaced smooth on all ...
  • 1-15/16'' square, surfaced smooth on all ...
  • Clear, kiln dried ...
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