Bosse

Bosse- (Light Bosse)


Other names: Kwabohoro, Obobo nofua, Bosasa, Scented guarea


Botanical name: Guarea cedrata

                             Guarea laurentii


Density: Green 840 - 960 kg/m3

     Seasoned 600 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)


Durability: Moderately durable / Durable


Grain: Straight / Slightly Interlocked


Texture: Fine / Medium


Heartwood: Pinkish brown


Sapwood: Distinguishable pale colour


Sawing: Easy (Moderate blunting effect)


Drying: Medium

              Risk of distortion: Slight

              Risk of checking: Slight


Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain


Wood bending: Easy


Gluing: Good


Nailing: Holding properties - Good


Finishing: Good after filling some resin exsudation


End uses: Plywood, Boat building, Turnery, Furniture, Decorative sliced veneers, High-class joinery & interior fittings




Bosse- (Dark Bosse)


Other names: Mutigbanaye, Obobo nekwi, Bolon, Diampi, Black guarea


Botanical name: Guarea thompsonii


Density: Green 940 - 1,000 kg/m3

     Seasoned 650 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)


Durability: Moderately durable / Durable


Grain: Straight / Slightly Interlocked


Texture: Fine / Medium


Heartwood: Orange brown


Sapwood: Distinguishable pale colour


Sawing: Easy (Moderate blunting effect)


Drying: Medium

              Risk of distortion: Slight

              Risk of checking: Slight


Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain


Wood bending:  Moderate


Gluing: Good


Nailing: Holding properties - Good pre-boring necessary


Finishing: Good


End uses: Plywood, Boat building, Turnery, Furniture, Decorative sliced veneers, High-class joinery & interior fittings