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Afrormosia Turning Squares: 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2'' x 18''
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Afrormosia gets under appreciated despite its beauty and great working characteristics. The wood makes an excellent substitute for teak thanks to its ability to withstand weather, as well as its rich golden color. Afrormosia is dense and hard, which lets it turn very well.
- Thickness: 1-1/2'' square
- Widths: 1-1/2'' square
- Lengths: 18'' long
- Grade: Cut from premium kiln dried lumber. See our page about Hardwood Grading for some details about common lumber grades and their definitions.
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Botanical Name: Pericopsis elata
 What's the wood like?
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.  How's the color?
Brownish yellow with darker streaks, or crimson-brown with bands of golden brown.  Does it go by other names?
Afromosia, Assamela, Baracara, Bohala, Jatobahy do igapo, Kokriki, Kokrodua, Mekoe, Mohole, Obang, Ole, Olel Pardo, Peonio, Tento  What could I use it for?
Boat building, decorative veneer, desks, cabinetry and flooring.  What is 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.
West and Central Africa, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cameroon, and Congo.
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