Iroko Cutting Board Strips

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Iroko Cutting Board Strips

$14.00 ea.

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Iroko Cutting Board Strips

Start dreaming up the perfect cutting board. Full of color, striped, checkered, round or rectangular, these cutting board strips are your paintbrush to a beautiful creation. Get 10 to make your board at least 16" wide cutting board, so be sure to grab a few extra to let the inner artist go to work.

Why Choose Iroko?
Iroko offers superb weathering properties and a wonderful earthy burnished-brown color. Consider it the best alternative to high-priced teak. Medium to coarse texture with an interlocking grain that often produces interesting patterns. Open pores could be filled for a smooth finish, or left alone for a natural texture. Expect the wood to work easily with both power and hand tools.

What Size Is This?
Thickness 1-3/4" (≈ 1-3/4" approx)
Width 1-3/4"
Length 18"
Grade Kiln dried, clear
Approximated, actual size may vary +/- 1/8"

About Iroko (Chlorophora excelsa)

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Weight

4.08

lbs /Bd. Ft.
13.97% heavier than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

1540

Janka Rating
19.38% harder than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.78

Specific Gravity
21.88% more dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Good 4/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
Average 5/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Average 5/10
Red Oak

map of where Iroko tree grows
Iroko is an exotic wood from Africa

Iroko offers superb weathering properties and a wonderful earthy burnished-brown color. Consider it the best alternative to high-priced teak. Medium to coarse texture with an interlocking grain that often produces interesting patterns. Open pores could be filled for a smooth finish, or left alone for a natural texture. Expect the wood to work easily with both power and hand tools.

color of Iroko
Color Range
Color varies from pale golden brown to dark chocolate brown.
the Iroko tree
What's The Tree Like?
The tree is quite large and may reach 160 feet in height. The bole is straight, cylindrical, and may be clear of branches to 80 feet. Logs usually average about 30" diameter.
other names for Iroko
Other Names
African Teak, Moreira, Abang, Doussie, Mvule, Iroko, Mvuli, Kambala, Odum
uses for Iroko
Some Typical Uses
Boat building and marine work, furniture and cabinet work.
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