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Okoume

Botanical Name
Aucoumea klaineana

Other Names
Gaboon, Gaboon mahogany

Origin
Central Africa

Sapwood Colour
Central Africa

Heartwood Colour

Pink to light reddish brown

Grain
Slightly interlocked, sometimes curly

Texture
Moderate fine

Common Uses
Rotary and sliced veneer, plywood, blockboards, mouldings, wall panelling

Physical Properties at MC 12%

Density kg/m3 450
Specific gravity0.39
Hardness N 1980
Bending StrengthN/mm268.1
StiffnessN/mm28300
Radial shrinkage %4
Tangential shrinkage %
6

Working Properties

StabilityxxxBendingx
MachiningxxxScrewingxx
Gluingxxx Paintingxxx
Sandingxx Staining xxx

xxxx = excellent
xxx = good

xx = fair
x = not good