Sipo Veneer
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Characteristics of Sipo veneer
- Latin name: Entandrophragma utile Spague; Fam. Meliaceae
- Other names: Utile, Assi, Liboyo, Asseng-Assie, Abebay, Kalungi, Mufumbi
- Characteristics: medium heavy, rather soft, well bendable wood, good workable with all tools, suitable for slicing and rotary cut (steamed)
- Wood color: distinct greyish-pink to dirty-white sapwood, redbrown to brown purple heartwood with beautiful slightly golden luster
- Source: West-, Central- and East Africa
- Application: furniture, floorings, windows, doors, stairs, ship building, musical instruments, sports equipment, interior and exterior design
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