Kosipo

Kosipo


Other names: Omu, Penkwa-Akowaa, Heavy sapele, Impmpo, Atom-assie, Lifuco


Botanical name: Entandrophragma candollei


Density: Green 840 - 960 kg/m3

     Seasoned 690 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)


Durability: Moderately durable


Grain: Slightly Interlocked


Texture: Medium / coarse


Heartwood: Brown - dark purple brown


Sapwood: Clearly distinguishable whitish - pale brown


Sawing: Easy (Moderate blunting effect)


Drying: Medium

              Risk of distortion: High

              Risk of checking: Slight


Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain


Wood bending: No information


Gluing: Good


Nailing: Holding properties


Finishing: Good but filling necessary


End uses: Interior & exterior joinery, High-class joinery, Boat building (Interior fittings)