Afromosia lumber wood, Pericopsis elata lumber for woodworking

Afromosia // Pericopsis elata

What a beautiful wood! The attractive ribbon grain with a teak-brown color gives a luxurious look to your projects. Great for outdoor furniture, Afrormosia makes a nice substitute for teak where that stability and water resistance is necessary. But it's also so gorgeous that you can use Afrormosia in any indoor project where you want a unique or elegant look. Expect a heavy and dense wood that cuts cleanly, and polishes up like nothing else!

Color Range

Brownish yellow with darker streaks, or crimson-brown with bands of golden brown.

Other Names

Afromosia, Assamela, Baracara, Bohala, Jatobahy do igapo, Kokriki, Kokrodua, Mekoe, Mohole, Obang, Ole, Olel Pardo, Peonio, Tento

Some Typical Uses

Boat building, decorative veneer, desks, cabinetry and flooring.

What's 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.
Afromosia grows in Africa map of where Afromosia grows

Weight

3.67

lbs /Bd. Ft.

2.51% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)

Hardness

1560

Janka Rating

20.93% harder than red oak (1290 psi)

Density

0.69

Specific Gravity

7.81% more dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability

Somewhat Difficult 8/10

Red Oak

Wood Texture

Fine 3/10

Red Oak

Ease of Finishing

Average 5/10

Red Oak