Avodire
Scientific Name: | Turraeanthus africanus |
Location: | western & central regions of Africa |
Dried Weight: | 36lbs/ft3 |
Janka Hardness: | 1,165lbf |
Crushing Strength: | 7,500lbf /in2 |
Avodire has a pale yellow or cream color which darkens to a golden yellow with age. The grain can be straight, wavy, or irregular and interlocked. Avodire has a fine texture with a high natural lustre. Then end grain is diffuse-porous and the wood is rated as non-durable in regards to decay. Overall Avodire is easy to work with even with its slight blunting effect. Avodire glues and finishes well.