Timber Wood (Akume, Bubinga, Kevazingo)

We are praised organization for Supplying Timber Wood (Akume, Bubinga, Kevazingo) in Douala, Littoral, Cameroon.

Common names
Akume, Bubinga, Kevazingo
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Scientific Name
Guibourtia demeuseii
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Family
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae


Description
Bubinga is medium red-brown with lighter red to purple veining. The grain is straight or interlocked. In some logs the grain is very irregular and these are converted by peeling into rotary cut veneers called kevasingo. The texture is moderately coarse but even. Colour does darken with age. It is often referred to as an African rosewood, although technically NOT from the rosewood family. The wood is lustrous and scented when freshly cut.

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Density
(H=12%) : 0,92

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Treatability
Not permeable

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Seasoning
The timber dries easily except for gum exudation, with and high risk of distortion.



Stability
Poorly stable

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Durability
Durable to very durable. Bubinga is also reported to be resistant to termite and marine borer attack.



Workability
The wood is fairly easy to saw and work with both machine and hand tools, and it planes to a good finish. It polishes well and varnishes satisfactorily. It holds nails well and has good gluing properties. Good-quality veneer can be produced by slicing.

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End-Uses
Cabinetwork (high class furniture)

Sliced veneer

Interior panelling

Flooring

Stairs (inside)

Turned goods



Current furniture or furniture components

Interior joinery Seats

Exterior joinery

Sleepers

Heavy carpentry

Vehicle or container flooring