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Pearwood comes from
Parts of Africa

Botanical Name:
Baillonella toxisperma
 
Other Names:
Njabi, Adza, African pearwood, Pear, Dimpampi, Moabi
 
Color:
Pale yellow to tan with a slight pinkish tinge. Very evenly colored.
 
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.
 
Typical Uses:
Cabinetmaking, Carvings, Construction, veneer, Flooring, Furniture, Joinery, Joists, Parquet flooring, Turnery, Veneer, Fine Woodwork