AFRORMOSIA
Botanical Name: Pericopsie elata A dense, durable wood, afrormosia resembles teak in color and texture; like teak, it is also an endangered species. First marketed in the years following World War II for use in construction, afrormosia soon came to be valued for its decorative properties.
Other Names: Assamela (Ivory Coast, France)-, kokrodua (Ghana, Ivory Coast); ayin, egbi (Nigeria); devil’s tree. Source: West Africa.
Characteristics: Straight to interlocked grain; moderately fine texture; yellow-brown, darkens to a rich golden brown with exposure.
Uses: Indoor and outdoor furniture, boat building, cabinetmaking and decorative veneers.
Workability: Generally good with all woodworking tools; raise cutting angle when planing, as wood may tear out; moderate blunting of cutters; pre-bore for nailing; medium bending properties.
Finishing: Accepts finishes very well.
Weight: 43 Ib./cu. ft.
Price: Expensive.
