
KEVAZINGO-BUBINGA
Guibourtia demeusei
KEVAZINGO-BUBINGA |
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BOTANICAL NAMES | Guibourtia demeusei. |
ORIGINS FAMILY | It belongs to the family of Leguminosae Caesaipiniaceae. |
GROWTH AREA | This tree is diffused in the West equatorial area of Africa, from Cameron through Gabon and Congo. |
SPECIFIC WEIGHT | Green 1150 kg/m³ – Dried 900 kg/m³ at 12% C.U. |
TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURES | Sapwood and heartwood are clearly distinguished. The first is whitish or light brown and is useless; Instead the heartwood is violet-red with some darker streaks. It is a very hard and heavy wood, characterised by a strong resistance to termites. It presents a homogenous and fine texture and a decorative fibre. |
DRYING METHOD | The artificial drying must be processed very slowly and carefully to avoid splitting and warping. |
MAIN USES AND WORKING | This wood is difficult to saw, but joints with nails and screws hold well. Thanks to its characteristics, the Kevazingo/Bubinga, is widely used to make veneers, luxury furniture, turned objects and objects in general. It is also used for floors, chairs, heavy carpentry and both indoor and outdoor coatings. |
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Mechanised processing code 029562.

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