Ovengkol
Other names: Amazakoue, Hyeduanini, Anokye, Palissandro,
Botanical name: Guibourtia ehie
Density: Green 1,000 - 1,100 kg/m3
Seasoned 740 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)
Durability: Durable / Very Durable
Grain: Straight / Slightly Interlocked
Texture: Fine / Medium
Heartwood: Yellow brown - dark brown with grey or dark brown veinings
Sapwood: Greyish white clearly distinguishable
Sawing: Power required (Slight blunting effect)
Drying: Slow
Risk of distortion: No information
Risk of checking: Slight
Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain
Wood bending: No inforamtion
Gluing: Good
Nailing: Holding properties - Good pre-boring necessary
Finishing: Good
End uses: Interior & exterior joinery, High-class furniture, turnery, Domestic flooring
