Opepe

Opepe


Other names: Bilinga, Bundui, Badi, Kusia, Akondoc, Aloma, Kilingi, N'gulu-maza, Engolo


Botanical name: Nauclea diderrichii


Density: Green 1,010 - 1,110 kg/m3

     Seasoned 760 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)


Durability: Durable


Grain: Slightly / ocasionally Interlocked


Texture: Medium


Heartwood: Yellow - orange yellow


Sapwood: Cleary distinguishabl whitish - pale yellow 


Sawing: Power required (Moderate blunting effect)


Drying: Slow

              Risk of distortion: Slight

              Risk of checking: High


Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain


Wood bending: Difficult


Gluing: Good


Nailing: Holding properties - Poor pre-boring necessary


Finishing: Good but filling required


End uses: Exterior joinery,House framing, Harbour works, Boat building, Railway sleepers