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Top half of the Niove/African Cherry sample is finished with water based polyurethane finish. |
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Bottom half of the sample is natural finish with a light sanding. |
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North American Office / Sales |
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Managed Timber Resources LLC® |
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4 Pleasant Street |
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Essex Junction, Vermont (VT) 05452 |
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USA |
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Telephone: 802-879-8878 Fax: 802-879-0536 |
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E-mail: mtr@african-hardwoods.com |
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Web site: www.african-hardwoods.com |
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Staudtia stipitata / S. gabonensis / S. niohue |
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The tree is a fairly large tree extending to 150’ (46m) with an average diameter of 2’-8” +/- (81 cm). The tree is straight and slender and is sometimes fluted. |
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Heartwood: The heartwood is red-brown to orange-brown with darker brown streaks. Sanded heartwood has a color similar to Teak which when finished, with a clear water based polyurethane finish, highlights the rich qualities of the wood and produces a wood that resembles American black cherry in color, grain, and texture. A very attractive wood. Light sanding produces a very smooth surface. The surface is slightly lustrous and occasionally oily. This is an excellent substitute for American Black Cherry. |
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Working Properties: Niove is fairly easy to work with hand and machine tools, despite it hardness. It can be brought to a smooth finish. Nails and screws fairly well, but pre-boring is advised to avoid spliting tendencies. Due to natural oilness, glueing can be a problem unless surface is properly prepared.Sands to a clean and smooth finish with good polishing capabilities |
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Natural Durability in contact with soil: The timber is resistant to decay and insect attack. It is durable and extremely resistant to preservative treatment. One of the best woods for exterior use. Excellent weathering properties. |
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Uses: Externally in exposed conditions, such as door and window frames, external structural work, interior and exterior joinery, cabinetwork, and heavy duty flooring. |
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Other names: Kamashi, Oropa, ekop. |
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Grain: Straight. |
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Texture: Very fine. |
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Weight: 830 kg/m3 (51 lb/ft3) |
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Seasoning: Kiln drying is advised. Drying needs to be slow to avoid checking and shakes. Small movement in service. |
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Specific Gravity: Green 0.75 / Dry 0.83 |
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Niove |
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African Cherry |
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Managed Timber Resources LLC |
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Quarter sawn sample |
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(Color, grain and texture will vary due to natural wood variations.) |
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African Office / Production |
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COFIBOIS |
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Compagnie Forestiere & Industrielle des BOIS |
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B.P. 99, Pointe-Noire, Congo |
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