Essia
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Description
ORIGIN: África
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Petersianthus macrocarpus
THICKNESS: 60++
WIDTH: 150++ (10% 100 a 140)
LENGTH: 2000++
QUALITY: FAS
Color/Appearance: The sapwood is yellowish white, it has a thickness of 8 to 10 cm. The heartwood is pinkish brown, it is clearly demarcated.
Workability: Sawing of this species requires powerful equipment. It needs powerful tools for processing. Possible difficulties caused by interlocked grain are reported. Difficult to obtain very good results because of interlocked grain.
Common Uses: Structures and panels, industrial use and heavy work