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Obeche (Triplochiton scleroxylon)
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| Other names: |
Obechi, arere (Nigeria); wawa (Ivory Coast); ayous (Cameroons).
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West Africa
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| Characteristics: |
A light-weight rather featureless wood, with fine even texture. The grain can be interlocked. Creamy white to pale yellow in color.
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| Workability: |
Good
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24lb/cubic foot (390kg./cubic meter)
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Interior joinery, drawer linings, furniture, plywood, model-making.
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| Finishing: |
Good
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