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Avodire

Turraeanthus africana

Trade Names

Avodire

Latin Names

Turraeanthus africana

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Origin

Tropical West Africa

Range

Sierra Leone, Lyberia, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Zaire, Angola.

Uses

Mainly as sliced veneer, occasionally rotary-cut; used in furniture production, for paneling, parquet and construction lumber.

Properties

The color is brownish-yellow to a golden brown and darkens in time. Preferred are mottled veneers and flitches with irregular grains, pips and knots for production of veneers with an interesting character. Avodire veneer must always be covered since it is very sensitive to light.

Machining

Machining presents no great difficulty. It cuts easily and smoothly with all tools.

Seasoning

The wood can be dried easily and quickly but tends to check and twist.

Finishing

Planed surfaces have a silky luster which can be highlighted even more by polishing. Any type of finish can be used.

Jointing

There are no special requirements for this wood and all the usual commercial adhesives can be used. Nail and screw joints should be pre-drilled to prevent splitting.

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