Acajou
Khaya ivorensis

ACAJOU
Origin | West Africa |
Availability | Square edged boards air dried /Kiln dried |
Colour | It is a light pinkish brown wood, darkening upon exposure to a reddish brown. |
Usage |
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Durability | Moderately Durable |
Density | 570 kg/m3 |
Movement in Service | Medium |
Machining | Easy |
Thicknesses | 3 to 8 cm |
Specification | Width 150 to 400 mm Length 2400 to 5000 mm |
Basic Price Level | Moderate-High: Contact for pricing |
Summary | The machining of Acajou can be done easily. Pre-drilling is recommended. The gluing and properties are good, but the finishing requires additional measures (e.g. filling of the pores). It dries moderately slowly, sometimes with risks of cracking and deformation. |