Ovangkol
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Description
ORIGIN: Africa
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Guibourtia ehie
SAWMILL: sawn timber
DRYING: AD
THICKNESS: 25/38/50/65/75/100
WIDTH: 150++ (accepts 10% from 100mm to 140mm)
LENGTH: 2100++
QUALITY: FAS
Color/Appearance: Varying shades of yellowish to reddish brown with darker brown, gray, or black stripes.
Workability: Overall a fairly easy wood to work, though Ovangkol contains silica and can therefore dull cutters prematurely.
Common Uses:Veneer, furniture, cabinetry, turned objects, musical instruments, and flooring.