


Iroko
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Description
ORIGIN: Africa
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Milicia excelsa, M. regia
SAWMILL: sawn timber
DRYING: AD (Air Dried)
THICKNESS: 25/38/50/65/75/100mm
WIDTH: 150++(accepts 10% from 100mm o 140mm)
LENGTH: 2100++
QUALITY: FAS
Color/Appearance: Heartwood is usually a yellow to golden or medium brown, with color tending to darken over time. Pale yellow sapwood is clearly demarcated from the heartwood.
Workability: Generally easy to work, with the exception of its interlocked grain, which may cause some tearout during surfacing operations.
Common Uses: Veneer, flooring, furniture, cabinetry, boatbuilding, turned items, and other small specialty wood items.