Koto
Scientific Name: | Pterygota macrocarpa |
Location: | West Africa |
Dried Weight: | 37bs/ft3 |
Janka Hardness: | 940lbf |
Crushing Strength: | 7,500lbf /in2 |
Koto has a heartwood that is a pale yellow color. The grain is straight to slightly interlocked and it has a moderately coarse texture. The end grain is diffuse-porous. Koto is rated as non-durable when it comes to decay. It has a good workability and glues, stains, and finishes well.