Korina Turning Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 12"

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Korina Turning Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 12"
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Korina Turning Squares: 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 12"

Get ready to work with the finest wood squares you've ever seen, they're ready to be turned into whatever you can imagine, such as furniture parts, table legs, small accessories, handles, artwork and other fine woodworking projects.

Why Choose Korina?
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.

What Size Is This?
Thickness 1-3/4" (≈ 1-3/4" approx)
Width 1-3/4"
Length 12"
Grade Kiln dried, clear
Approximated, actual size may vary +/- 1/8"

About Korina (Terminalia superba)

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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

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

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
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.
other names for Korina
Other Names
Afara, White Limba
uses for Korina
Some Typical Uses
Musical instruments, furniture, cabinets, interiors.
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