Makore

Makoré


Other names: Baku, Abacu, Okolla, Douka


Botanical name: Tieghemella heckelii


Density: Green 840 - 1,025 kg/m3

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


Durability: Durable


Grain: Straight / Slightly Interlocked


Texture: Fine / Medium


Heartwood: pinkish brown - dark red / brown


Sapwood: Whitish - pale pink clearly distinguishable


Sawing: Easy


Drying: Slow - Medium

              Risk of distortion: Slight

              Risk of checking: Slight


Machining: Not difficult


Wood bending: Moderate


Gluing: Good


Nailing: Holding properties - Good pre-boring necessary


Finishing: Good but filling necessary


End uses: Interior & exterior joinery, Domestic flooring, Marine plywood, Furniture & cabinate work