Bubinga

Other names: Binbinga, Essingang, Oveng, Ebana, Waka, Kevazingo

Botanical name: Guibourtia demeusei

                             Guibourtia tesmanii

                             Guibourtia pellegriniana

Density: Green 1,000 - 1,100 kg/m3

     Seasoned 925 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)

Durability: Durable

Grain: Straight / Slightly Interlocked

Texture: Fine / Medium

Heartwood: Redish brown - pinkish brown with purple veins

Sapwood: clearly distuingishable whitish

Sawing: Power required (Slight blunting effect)

Drying: Slow

              Risk of distortion: High

              Risk of checking: High

Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain

Wood bending: No information

Gluing: Delicate

Nailing: Holding properties - Good pre-boring necessary

Finishing: Good

End uses: Fine furniture & interior fittings, Domestic flooring, Turnery