Sipo

Sipo


Other names: Utile, Assié, Bebay, Addeng-assie, Liboyo, Kalungi, Mufumbi


Botanical name: Entandrophragma utile


Density: Green 840 - 960 kg/m3

     Seasoned 660 kg/m3 (Average at 12% MC)


Durability: Moderately durable / Durable


Grain: Slightly Interlocked


Texture: Medium


Heartwood: Red / Brown / slightly purplish


Sapwood: Pinkish white


Sawing: Easy (Slight blunting effect)


Drying: Medium

              Risk of distortion: High

              Risk of checking: Slight


Machining: Difficulties due to irregular grain


Wood bending: Difficult


Gluing: Good


Nailing: Holding properties - Good


Finishing: Good but filling necessary


End uses: Interior & exterior Joinery, Flooring, Plywood (Faces), Boat building & fitting, High-class furniture