Black Limba Veneer
Above you see an example of Black Limba veneer. If you are interested in this specie, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Characteristics of Black Limba veneer
- Latin name: Terminalia ivorensis; Fam. Combretaceae
- Other names: Fracé, Kojagei, Ofram, Afara, Akom, N´Ganga, Korina
- Characteristics: depending on its diameter Limba trees develope also black variations, so called „Black Limba“, structure rather plain, comparatively lightweight
and soft wood, close, straight grain, sometimes wavy and interlocked which creates a beautiful figuring, good workable with all machines,
suitable for dying, slicing and rotary cut (steamed or cold)
- Wood color: varying from brown to black with a shade of orange, heartwood developes greyish black streaks
- Source: Tropical West-/ Central Africa, Guinea to Angola
- Application: furniture production, musical instruments (creates great sound f.e. in guitars)
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