BUBINGA
Botanical name: Guibourtia spp.
A rosewood substitute, bubinga’s logs often weigh more than 10 tons; they can be cut into extremely wide planks. Kevazingo, a veneer peeled from irregularly grained logs, possesses a wild, flame-like figure that is popular for cabinetwork.
Other Names: African rosewood, essingang, kevazingo (rotary-cut veneer only).
5ources: Equatorial Africa (Cameroon, Gabon and Zaire). Characteristics: Very dense; fine grain; purplish pink to salmon red, with dark purple veining. Quartersawn boards often show very attractive black mottle figure. Uses: Turning, furniture, cabinetwork and veneers. Workability: Generally good; irregulargrain tends to tear when hand-planed; pre-bore for nailing.
Finishing: Excellent.
Weight: 55 Ib./cu. ft.
Price: Expensive.
