Avodire
$11.00/bf
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Avodire is sold commercially as “African Satinwood” due to its high luster that resembles satin, making it perfect for veneers. This wood variety is also used as a substitute for Mahogany because it has similar working properties to it.
Wood Characteristics
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- Wood Type: tropical hardwood
- Wood Texture: fine and even
- Grain Pattern: straight, wavy, irregular, mottled, or rippled with a high level of chatoyance
- Janka Rating: 1170
- Density: 0.48 specific gravity
- Color: creamy white to pale yellow, darkens to a deeper gold color when exposed to air and light. Has a high natural luster that resembles satin
Typical Uses:
Veneer, cabinetry, furniture, millwork, plywood, fine joinery, paneling, and more!
AVAILABLE AS:
Dimensional wood
Additional information
| ORIGIN | West Africa (near lakes and streams) |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Turraenanthus africanus |
| OTHER NAMES | African Satinwood, Apaya, Apapaye, Blimah-pu, Lusamba |
| TREE FACTS | Diameter: 2-3 ft |