Microberlinia brazzavillensisMicroberlinia brazzavillensis

Zebrano – Zebrawoood

Botanical Name : Microberlinia brazzavillensis – French Name : Zebrano

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Description

  • -Height : 60′-120 ‘(Max 150′)
    -Diameter : 4’-5 ‘
    -Lifespan :
    – Growth :
  • -Weight : 4.40 lbs / bft
    -Hardness : 1570 lbs
    -Color: pale yellowish brown, cream, with narrow dark streaks
    -Sapwood : Distinct, broad, whitish
    -Grain : Interlocked
    -Texture : Medium to coarse, high luster
    -Machining : Easy hand tools, difficult machine tools
    -Sawmilling : Good to medium
    -Discast: Low to medium
    -Molding : Good
    -Planing : Difficult in the presence of interplay
    -Shaping : Good
    -Turning : Good
    -Boring : Good
    -Mortising : Good
    -Sanding : Good
    -Polishing : Good
    -Finishing : Good
    -Bending : Low
    -Nailing : Medium (Pre-drilling)
    -Gluing : Good
    -Stability: Good to average
    -Durability: Low to medium
    -Environment:
    -Uses : Sliced veneer, furniture, turning, tool handle, cabinet making, shipbuilding, paneling, skis, tools, marquetry
    -Precautions:
    -Budget price : High