Plywood Okoumé
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Description
ORIGIN: África
OKOUMÉ face and POPLAR core
Thickness: 4 to 40 mm
Sizes: 2500x1220mm, 3100x1530mm, 3100x1870mm
Color/Appearance: Heartwood ranges from a pale pink to light brown. Color darkens with age. Narrow heartwood is grayish white, not clearly demarcated from heartwood.
Workability: High silica content has a pronounced blunting effect on cutters. Planing and shaping may produce tearout or fuzzy surfaces. Glues and finishes well.
Common Uses: Veneer, plywood, boatbuilding, musical instruments, furniture, and interior millwork.