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Wenge (Botanical: Millettia laurentii)

Wenge, Millettia laurentii
Millettia laurentii, Wenge lumber and wood
Millettia laurentii, Wenge lumber and wood
Millettia laurentii, Wenge lumber and wood
Characteristics
Light Heavy
Weight:
Soft Hard
Hardness:
Fine Coarse
Texture:
Easy Difficult
Working:
Easy Difficult
Finishing:
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woodworking characteristicsWenge Characteristics

Texture is rather coarse; straight grain; hard and heavy. Works fairly well with machine tools but has a high blunting effect on cutting edges. Turns well. Difficult to glue if resinous.

woodworking characteristicsColor Range

Dark brown to black with fine black veining.

other names for WengeOther Names

Awoung, Dikela, Mibotu, Bokonge

uses for WengeSome Typical Uses

Furniture, cabinets, flooring, industrial, exterior.

the Wenge treeWhat's the Tree Like?

Ranges from 60-90 feet in height; bole usually straight and unbuttressed; trunk diameters about 36''.

where Wenge growsWenge grows in

Tropical West Africa, Zaire, Cameroon, Gabon, Tanzania.

 
Wenge Prices and Available Wood or Lumber Products
$110.99 /ea.
15% off 5+

Buy Wenge Veneer 2 x 8 Sheet: Paper back veneer

Wenge Veneer 2 x 8 Sheet: Paper back veneer
  • One sheet has 16 square feet ...
  • Aprox. 1/42''. The paper backing allows ...
  • 24'' wide, typically 4 to 6 individual s ...
  • Architectural grade paper back veneer is ...
$220.99 /ea.
15% off 5+

Buy Wenge Veneer 4 x 8 Sheet: Paper back veneer

Wenge Veneer 4 x 8 Sheet: Paper back veneer
  • One sheet has 32 square feet ...
  • Aprox. 1/42''. The paper backing allows ...
  • 48'' wide, typically 8 to 12 individual ...
  • Architectural grade paper back veneer is ...
$9.00 /ea.
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Buy Wenge Hardwood Sample

Wenge 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 ...
$12.00 /ea.
10% off 5+

Buy Wenge Turning Squares: 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2'' x 18''

Wenge Turning Squares: 1-1/2'' x 1-1/2'' x 18''
5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5
  • 1-1/2'' (cut square) ...
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  • Kiln dried, clear ...
$23.99 /Board Feet
25% off 100+

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Wenge 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 ...
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$24.99 /Board Feet
25% off 100+

Buy Wenge 8/4 Lumber

Wenge 8/4 Lumber
5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5
  • 1-13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sid ...
  • 4''-10'' with the edges still rough. St ...
  • Select & Better ...
$481.82 /Pack
10% off 3+ Packs
Shipping Included!

Buy Wenge 4/4 Project Pack: 20 Board Feet

Wenge 4/4 Project Pack: 20 Board Feet
  • Project Packs contain 20 board feet (or ...
  • 13/16'' thick, surfaced smooth two sides ...
  • 4''-10'' variety with rough edges. Stra ...
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$272.90 /Pack
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Buy Wenge 4/4 Craft Pack: 10 Board Feet

Wenge 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 ...
$3.00 /ea.
10% off 5+

Buy Wenge Pen Blanks

Wenge Pen Blanks
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