Korina lumber wood, Terminalia superba lumber for woodworking

Korina // Terminalia superba

Pale light brown aging to a yellowish color Korina is relatively soft, very easy to work with, and has a medium coarse texture. The open pores should be filled for a smooth surface.
 
color of Korina
Color Range
Pale yellow to light brown
other names for Korina
Other Names
Afara, White Limba
uses for Korina
Some Typical Uses
Musical instruments, furniture, cabinets, interiors.
the Korina tree
What's the Tree Like?
Reaches 150 feet at maturity with trunk diameter up to 96". Boles are straight and clear to about 90 feet.
Korina grows in Africa
map of where Korina grows
Weight

2.83

lbs /Bd. Ft.
-20.95% lighter than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

490

Janka Rating
-62.02% softer than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.45

Specific Gravity
-29.69% less dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Good 4/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
Fine 4/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Good 4/10
Red Oak


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