Botanical Name
Triplochiton scleroxylon

Other Names
Obeche, Samba

Origin
Central Africa

Sapwood Colour
No distinction from heartwood

Heartwood Colour
Creamy white yellow

Grain
Interlocked

Texture
Coarse to moderate fine

Common Uses
Blockboard, interior mouldings, sauna lining, toys, woodware, rotary veneer

Physical Properties at MC 12%

Density	kg/m3	385
Specific gravity	–	0.36
Hardness	N	1850
Bending Strength	N/mm2	57.0
Stiffness	N/mm2	7300
Radial shrinkage	%	5
Tangential shrinkage	%	9

Working Properties

Stability	xxx	Bending	xx
Machining	xxxx	Screwing	x
Gluing	xxx	Painting	xxx
Sanding	xxx	Staining	xxx

xxxx = excellent
xxx = good

xx = fair
x = not good