
Lotofa
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Description
ORIGIN: África
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Sterculia rhinopetala
THICKNESS: 35/38/50/65/75/100mm
WIDTH: 150++ (10% 100 - 140)
LENGTH: 2100++
QUALITY: FAS
Color/Appearance: The sapwood is straw color, it has a thickness of 4 to 6 cm. The heartwood is pale reddish brown to red brown, it is clearly demarcated. The silver figure is large.
Workability: Sawing of this species requires powerful equipment. It needs powerful tools for processing. Possible difficulties caused by interlocked grain are reported. Easy to perform; it gives good results.
Common Uses: Construction, flooring, joinery, interior trim, panelling, stairs, high-quality furniture, ship and boat building, tool handles, toys, turnery, poles, veneer and plywood